LENT WEEK 1 DAY 4 : YOU ARE THE BELOVED OF GOD 26.2.15

Meditations in  Being and Becoming the Beloved  as we walk the path of Lent with Henri Nouwen * * Conclusion to Becoming the Beloved.
Community is not to be a hideout from life.   It's a calling to go.  To a life given. Coming closer to the heart of God in ministry.  Serving. Live aware of our own limitations.   We are a fellowship of the weak. * "Once you are in deep communion with the poor, you are able to discover your own poverty, your own weakness, your own brokenness and not be afraid of it." * Keep space for hearing God's Voice. Forming community without possessiveness.  Going out. Claim your Truth.  You are the Beloved of God. * LIFE OF THE BELOVED  Available in print  * and Audio CD  LIFE OF THE BELOVED: Spiritual Living in a Secular World * * Beginning of this LIFE OF THE BELOVED video series HERE 2nd of the series 3rd of the series 4th is Lent 1st Sunday 5th of series

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Five Minute Friday: Writing: AFRAID

Our Invitation From Lisa Jo ~

Friday, time to crack open the chocolate ice cream and
unscripted version of beautiful you!

Got five minutes? Let’s write. Let’s finger paint with words –>{click to tweet}.

Let’s just write and not worry if it’s just right or not. Here’s how to play along:

1. Write for 5 minutes flat for pure unedited love of the written word.

2. Link back here and invite others to join in
{you can grab the button code in my blog footer}

3. Go leave some comment props for the five minute artist who linked up before you
{and if you love us, consider turning off word verification for the day
to make it easier for folks to say hello}

It’s a great way to catch your breath at the end of a long week.

OK, are you ready? Give me your best five minutes for the prompt:

Afraid

GO

I couldn't believe how afraid I must have been
without my own awareness
until I was lying prone in that digital imaging capsule
with the techno pop sounds pounding through the ear plugs
I'd been provided for the inevitable.
What the techies knew that I didn't.My body so tense my feet were cramped
into some strange position I had to hold
because of the caution to not move.To not move for twenty minutes.
Afraid.  

Until I realized I was not alone.
That God had gone here before me.Had vanguarded my way.And I could breath.  I could relax. And I could release myself from being 'afraid' ...

Now it's your turn !
Use the link above to add your 5 minutes when you're ready.
Looking forward to your comments below as well!

HapPy Friday !

21 Days of Wonder Day 17: GOD #LIVEWONDERSTRUCK

Wondrous delight is found in the presence of God. [Tweet this] 

With a blank sheet of paper and pen in hand, along with a Bible nearby,
begin making a list of the characteristics of God. 
Write down various names for God. Record attributes of God.
List promises of God.
Then spend some time thanking God simply for who he is and
offering words of adoration to him.

The wonder of God’s presence awaits you.

Wonder Challenge: What’s the attribute of God or promise that you appreciate most?
 Give a shout out to God online—through Pinterest, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or your blog—
about the facet of God’s character or a promise that is stirring your heart.

Some of Who GOD is to me ... 
and I #LIVEWONDERSTRUCK

Add #LIVEWONDERSTRUCK to your post to
connect with others on this journey of wonder!
I Photopost Wonder on a  #LIVEWONDERSTRUCK board at Pinterest
I would love to see you there!
or tweet with me @_eHope

Examples of God’s attributes:  Holy, Righteous, Eternal, Truth, etc.

Example of post: God, thank you for being ________!

Tomorrow: RESTORE

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awaken to the wonders of God all around. Learn more, here.

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21 Days of Wonder: Prayer #LIVEWONDERSTRUCK

Wonder awaits us in our prayer lives. 

Set aside twenty minutes today to talk to God, but instead of a constant conversation
consider limiting your prayers to three words each.
Take note of the challenges and joys you experience.

Reflect on what it means to be intentional with each word as you lift your praises
and petitions to God and rediscover the wonder of prayer.

You're welcome to share your prayer requests on the prayer request page 
at MargaretFeinberg.com.
Spend time today praying for each other. Click here to begin covering friends in prayer.

Wonder Challenge: Share a three-word prayer.
And, let’s pray for each other.
Tweet, FB, post, blog your three-word prayer with
 #LIVEWONDERSTRUCK
so that others can join in praying with you today.
then seek out someone you can stand with in prayer.
Amazing things are sure to happen in our hearts today!

My prayer?  Lord, Shepherd me...
All my #LIVEWONDERSTRUCK responses photo posted HERE

Tomorrow: LETTER

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Join us during the 21 Days of Wonder Challenge and
awaken to the wonders of God all around. Learn more, here.

Receive notifications for the 21 Days of Wonder in your inbox each day.
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21 Days of Wonder: 'Silence' #LIVEWONDERSTRUCK

From author Margaret Feinberg:

God often chooses to reveal the wonder of himself in quiet moments. 

Sit in silence for twenty minutes. Set an alarm if need be, 

so you know how much time has passed.
Keep paper and pen nearby to write down 

any fluttering thoughts.

Embrace the silence then invite God to speak.

Reflect on what you hear in this posture of listening.

Pray that God reminds you of people for whom you can pray.

Ask God to bring scriptures to mind that He wants you to consider.

Enjoy the wondrous silence of just being with God and in his presence. 

My phrase shared:

"In quietness and trusting confidence shall be your strength"
#LIVEWONDERSTRUCK

Share online in a phrase, a photo, a short expression what you 

experience, see, learn, or hear while in silence.

Wonder Challenge: Upload your photo, phrase, or thoughts to Facebook, 

Pinterest, Twitter, or your blog and hashtag #LIVEWONDERSTRUCK

Tomorrow:  RELATIONSHIP

If you’re looking for a great small group study, make sure you check 

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wonders of God all around. 

sail on silver girl...

this morning i awoke to ADONAI singing over me ~

strengthening~  

inspiriting~

Word of Life speaking Words of Life into me

into my spirit...
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sail on silver girl

sail on by

your time has come to shine

all your dreams are on their way...

receive the Life The Spirit of Life speaks into you this day ~

The Lord your God is in the midst of you, 

a Mighty One, a Saviour [Who saves]! 

He will rejoice over you with joy; 

He will rest [in silent satisfaction] 

and in His love He will be silent 

and make no mention [of past sins, or even recall them]; 

He will exult over you with singing.

Zeph 3.17

"The words I have spoken to you are Spirit and life...

Lord, to whom would we go? You have the word of eternal life..."

Jn 6.63,68
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where have you experienced God's Words of Life ?
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new clothes ...

yay! new clothes!
be blessed getting dressed ! ...

True Love...

beginnings ~

foundations ~

i share mine with you today

with prayers for your own discovery

of True Love

this St Valentine's Day ~

"May He grant you out of the rich treasury of His glory to be strengthened and reinforced with mighty power in the inner man by the [Holy] Spirit [Himself indwelling your innermost being and personality].

    ¹⁷May Christ through your faith [actually] dwell
(settle down, abide, make His permanent home)
in your hearts!
May you be rooted deep in love
and
founded securely on love,

    ¹⁸That you may have the power
and be strong to apprehend and grasp with all the saints
[God's devoted people,
the experience of that love]
what is the breadth and length and height and depth [of it];

    ¹⁹[That you may really come] to know
[practically, through experience for yourselves]
the love of Christ,
which far surpasses mere knowledge [without experience];
that you may be filled
[through all your being]
unto all the fullness of God
[may have the richest measure of the divine Presence,
and become a body wholly filled and flooded
with God Himself]!

    ²⁰Now to Him Who,
by (in consequence of) the [action of His] power
that is at work within us,
is able to [carry out His purpose and]
do superabundantly,
far over and above all that we [dare] ask or think
[infinitely beyond our highest prayers,
desires, thoughts, hopes, or dreams]-- ...

Amen (so be it)."

may God's True Love be your reality

~ your identity~

this St.Valentine's day

and

each new day you greet...

MUCH LOVE

and

blessings on your TRUE LOVE adventure

this St. Valentine's Day...

~ from my heart to yours ~

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