which causes the Sunrise to visit us from Heaven,
to shine on those in darkness, living in the shadow of death, and
to guide our feet into the paths of peace.”
Showing posts with label peace. Show all posts
Showing posts with label peace. Show all posts
Sunday, 8 February 2015
ON MY WORD for 2015 : PEACE 8.2.15
which causes the Sunrise to visit us from Heaven,
to guide our feet into the paths of peace.”
Friday, 9 January 2015
FRIDAY FIVES: WHAT'S 'NEW'...? 9.1.15
Happy Friday!
I announce it as a random Friday Five. But with a theme: NEW.
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1. If you have one, what is your new resolution?
 * Not one to make resolutions, the one commitment I have made to myself is to freely choose which books I read and when. Intentionally avoiding time constraints of meeting review deadlines and commitments of others. I am choosing to free up my life, avoid self-induced stress [and any other kind if and where possible!], and aim for the most peaceful existence possible.
2. Many folks choose a new word for a year's beginning, as Marci's congregation does with StarWords. Some let their word choose them, like Christine at Abbey of the Arts. Do you have a word for the year?
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After my time in the desert this autumn,
I posted an Invitation to discern our 2015 Word as I subscribed to Christine's enotes as well. The Word for 2015 that chose me is 'peace'. In depth post to follow... *
3. What is your new favorite exclamation/phrase at times of joy or frustration?
Not sure I have one....
4. Do you have a new favourite food, or an old one you are newly enjoying?
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Shortbread ! I enjoyed the few samples at Christmas so entirely, I actually went out to specifically purchase all the ingredients to bake my own - as and when a craving should hit! and definitely NOT limited to Christmas :)
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5. Finally, in general: what is your new favourite thing?
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New Year Blessings to you and yours...
Thursday, 25 December 2014
CHRISTMAS BLESSINGS TO YOU & YOURS !! 25.12.14
Wednesday, 24 December 2014
ON THIS CHRISTMAS EVE ! 24.12.14
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Silent Night by Kari Jobe
as heavenly angels spoke to earthly shepherds
and eternity entered time in the child of Bethlehem,
through the telling of the Christmas story,
let our lives be caught up in the eternal
in that same Child,
that we might join shepherds, neighbours, family, and all the heavenly host
in praising the coming of Yeshua, Jesus Christ, our Saviour. Amen.
Light of Life, You came in
flesh,
born into human
pain and joy,
giving us power
to be Your children.
Grant us faith, O
Christ, to see Your presence among us,
so that all of
creation may sing new songs of gladness
and walk in Your way
of Peace. Amen.
God of all ages,
in the birth of Your Son,
Your boundless love for Your people
shattered the power of darkness.
Be born in us with that same Love and Light,
that our song may blend with all the choirs of heaven and earth
to the glory of Your holy name. Amen
in the birth of Your Son,
Your boundless love for Your people
shattered the power of darkness.
Be born in us with that same Love and Light,
that our song may blend with all the choirs of heaven and earth
to the glory of Your holy name. Amen
Wednesday, 24 September 2014
NEW BEGINNINGS: ROSH HASHANAH 24.9.14 THRU 26.9.14
The new year starts on a feminine note. Rosh Hashanah
is ushered in by the candle-lighting of Jewish women. The candles precede the
prayers in the synagogue and the grand holiday meals. They lend a glow of
holiness to the whole year,
as a woman whispers quietly, “Shehecheyanu vekiyemanu vehigianu lizman hazeh”—I am grateful to G‑d for giving me life, and the opportunity to fulfill this mitzvah, which will brighten the entire coming year.
as a woman whispers quietly, “Shehecheyanu vekiyemanu vehigianu lizman hazeh”—I am grateful to G‑d for giving me life, and the opportunity to fulfill this mitzvah, which will brighten the entire coming year.
Explore more on the meaning of Light as peace at chabad.org
{Click for More fascinating info on Rosh Hashanah and here.}
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Further thoughts:
Today, I will value the significance of candle-lighting as a time to reflect on my role as a woman.
Today, I will value the significance of candle-lighting as a time to reflect on my role as a woman.
In stillness I will contemplate the new beginnings
opening before me. . .
Thursday, 3 May 2012
ThoughtFilled Thursday 5/3 ~
I'm sharing thoughtfulness today
from Ann Voskamp,
author of
One Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are
and her new release
Selections from One Thousand Gifts: Finding Joy in What Really Matters
plus her blog
and her new release
Selections from One Thousand Gifts: Finding Joy in What Really Matters
plus her blog
My own spirit resonates once more
with the reminders of Truth
Psalm 43:3
Amplified Bible (AMP)
"O send out Your Light and Your Truth,
let them lead me;
let them bring me to Your holy hill and to Your dwelling."
to Your Presence, lead us O God...
to Your Presence, lead us O God...
~ How to Be a Star ~
from Ann's post
In a world of reaching, how do you rest? In a culture of numbers how do you kneel? In a world of ladders how do you go lower?
Who wants the love of a Messiah more than the lauding of men?
When the world strives — the wise still. It’s the only way to feel God’s embrace.
The whole world could compete to be heard and esteemed
and known and get ahead.
and known and get ahead.
She didn’t have to.
She could breathe deep and feel all of her
filling with this calm sea of peace.
You can give up the need to compete in the world —
when you accept being complete in Christ.
when you accept being complete in Christ.
Sometimes the way to win is to never enter the race.
There’s no need to keep up with the Jonses’
when you are keeping company with Jesus.
when you are keeping company with Jesus.
...in hiddeness, we are held.
She needn’t be heard…. because she was known.
She could see it all above her — How the stars are always small…
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