Some demand with hubris. Some expect with humility. Perchance the same words but such different instants. “…all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, those who humble themselves will be exalted.”[1] We have sinned and we are in need of help. Beyond reciting words, Prayer calls from the heart. “…humbling oneself is difficult. It demands so muchContinue reading “Prayer”
Tag Archives: Heart
Courage
utterly brave utterly intrepid utterly fearless utterly resilient Doing whatever it takes to persevere with grace. Being prepared to withstand fear and dread valor mettle determined resolve Making the dignity of works proper and noble. Creating an assured rest for inspiring resilience. Courage needs to be ready, wants to be heroic, withstands shame.
Hear Me! (Psalm 120)
I call on you, my God, in my distress, please answer me. save me, my God from the lying lips and deceitful tongues of the willful, who surround me. Their lying is not helpful, their deception is unkind, Make them listen, their unfaithfulness is hurtful. pierce their hearts withContinue reading “Hear Me! (Psalm 120)”
My Refuge (Psalm 25)
I lift up my soul and trust, my Lady, Do not let me live in shame and guilt, Do not let my negativity triumph over me. For they will be put to shame, who are deceitful and insincere. Show me your ways, my Lady, guide me in your truth and teach me, I long forContinue reading “My Refuge (Psalm 25)”
Witness (Psalm 36)
My heart has a vision the wicked have no love of God their eyes do not see. They are proud and arrogant they are never penitent. They are wicked and deceitful; No good can come of them. They do not ponder or brood; they do not follow your ways Continue reading “Witness (Psalm 36)”
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”
Merciful
Blessed are the merciful for they will be shown mercy.[1] Above peace, empathy’s comfort, beyond justice, compassion’s heart, hence harmony’s restoration. Cooperation heals our wounds, our listening first, speaks volumes, and keeps judgment from directing. Forgiving includes forgetting – unfailing generosity fulfills unconditional love, Intrinsic to our covenant, relief precludes anxiety, concern excludes retribution. ThoseContinue reading “Merciful”
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)”
Tenderness (Psalm 16)
Dear Mother, keep me safe. I rest assured with your protection. “You are my God. without you, there is no goodness.” Your people, who share with us, are wonderful. I take great delight in them. Those who worship other gods have troubled hearts. I will not make sacrifices for those gods..Continue reading “Tenderness (Psalm 16)”
Eye of the Heart
Truth is in the dialogue with my imagination, which offers me the possibility of irrational objectivity. Just as my insight changes, so, too, my consciousness reflects the nested reality of whar makes me up – and what I’m making up. It helps me to see. If I walk barefoot, and absorb the power of theContinue reading “Eye of the Heart”
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