The Prayer of Jabez is from 1 Chronicles 4:10: "And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that Your hand might be with me, and that You would keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me! And God granted him … Continue reading #102: The Prayer of Jabez
#101: A Course in Miracles Lesson 189
Today we meditate. Lesson 189 a course in miracles (1976) Simply do this: Be still, and lay aside all thoughts of what you are and what God is; all concepts you have learned about the world; all images you hold about yourself. Empty your mind of everything it thinks is either true or false, or … Continue reading #101: A Course in Miracles Lesson 189
#100: Life is a Work of Art
If you can give your wisdom to the next generation, to people younger than you are, what would that be? Write that wisdom down in your journal, and try to live that wisdom in your life today. Life is a Work of Art From Rabbi Heschel's final interview with NBC journalist Carl Stern (1972) rabbi … Continue reading #100: Life is a Work of Art
#99: May You Dance in Beauty
Read this meditation slowly and with peace in your heart. Stop at words and moments that catch your attention. Give in to the pause. Give in to the feelings this meditation evokes. May You Dance in Beauty circle wisdom sedonia cahill I invite you to enter for a moment into Sacred Time and Space, into … Continue reading #99: May You Dance in Beauty
#98: Small, Really Really BIG Thing
Today, think about the SMALL, REALLY REALLY BIG THINGs people have done for you: their presence during your time of need, a small pat on the back just when you needed it the most, a word of kindness here and there. Those small things that go a long long long way and we remember years … Continue reading #98: Small, Really Really BIG Thing
#97: You’re My Hero
This is a song for a dad, but it could very well be a song for the heroes in our lives. 1. Think about one or two people who have touched your life in a very real and deep way. 2. Think about his/her contribution in your life. Try to be very concrete, and notice … Continue reading #97: You’re My Hero
#96: Be in Me
As we begin this day, we pray for the grace of enlightenment. We pray that God join and accompany us as we go about our day today. We pray this simple prayer to ask God for company. God be in my head, and in my understanding; God be in my eyes, and in my looking; … Continue reading #96: Be in Me
#95: Silence of Omission
Today, we pray about silence, but not in terms of the kind that leads to deep prayer. The silence we contemplate today is the silence of omission. We remember the times we could have stood up for what is right, or for a person, but we did not. We have our myriad of reasons: fear, … Continue reading #95: Silence of Omission
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