Our Creator, I abandon myself to you; I will do your will and drink from the Cup. I will serve the Greater Good; I accept your expectation of me and wish only for peace and harmony with you and my neighbor. Our Creator I submit myself to you; yes means “Yes”. I take the CupContinue reading “A Good Friday Prayer”
Tag Archives: Harmony
Service
I have been created to be of service. I have a mission to fulfill… A mission, which only I can complete. If I listen carefully and watch intently; it will be clear and I will be present. “I will pour out my Spirit on all. Your children will prophesy… your old will dream dreams”(Acts 2:Continue reading “Service”
Where There’s a Will There’s a Way
There are always possibilities on my life’s way Fascinating the power fixed to willpower – so powerless considering the impact of circumstances. Change is costly – making things happen asks for help… submission yields to harmony… want and need must be in balance. Obedience – this union of wills cultivates a way with dialogue, sharingContinue reading “Where There’s a Will There’s a Way”
Dignity
Self-worth and self-image are shaped and enhanced by and with dignity. Dignity of play… embraces teammates reveres the challenge relishes the zone The grace of communion and communication foster warmth and joy. Dignity of work… sees nothing but the truth hears the honesty feels the sincerity Responsibility puts upContinue reading “Dignity”
The Holy Spirit
“The Holy Spirit is to our souls as the sun is to heaven – giving light, giving warmth, filling with brightness and joy.”[1] Sunshine provides possibility and enables nature to produce beauty of shape, noise, and fragrance. Spirit enlightens and inflames the soul to make harmony with reverence, zeal, and kindness. “The tender mercyContinue reading “The Holy Spirit”
Righteous
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for justice for they will be filled[1] Advocating justice for all is virtuous activity, it transforms our society. Constantly promoting fairness, for the neglected and canceled, slakes the soul’s pursuit of accord. To serve the whole community, not only promotes common good, it aligns with the greater good.Continue reading “Righteous”
Bounce Back Better
Setbacks are inevitable… to recover is not a passive movement, resiliency is an active affirmation, Absorbing the effects of the injury affects restoring comfort and happiness – surpass survival – thrive. Well-being is not an accident. Engaged is not a coincidence. Harmony is not a lucky chance. Total commitment… exercise the body, adjust the attitude,Continue reading “Bounce Back Better”
Embracing Change
O God, I am tired and confused. Help me be still, Help me be quiet and listen, Help me not be overwhelmed by what must be done. Give me peace as I start anew. Help me rest assured in your presence, Help me say, “Yes, I can”, Help me trust you and myself. O God,Continue reading “Embracing Change”
God’s Sadness
The tears God sheds are real and in harmony with creation. God’s gloom is not our doom, nor does it lessen her love for us, all of us, regardless of awareness. God’s grief is not fear of failure, She does not ache from envy, and does not compete with us. God’s anguish gives witness, SheContinue reading “God’s Sadness”
Happiness (Psalm 5)
Listen to me, my Lady, be with me and my heartache. Hear my cry for help, my Queen and my Mother, answer my prayer. I turn to you when I awake; in the morning I ask you in joyous expectation not a demanding one. You are present always in allContinue reading “Happiness (Psalm 5)”
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