Week Ending Friday, November 5, 2021
{quotes}
It is love alone that gives worth to all things.
Teresa of Avila
With an eye made quiet by the power of harmony, and the deep power of joy, we see into the life of things.
William Wordsworth
Happiness never decreases by being shared.
Guatama Buddha
Work doesn’t work without play.
Shonda Rhimes
Find a purpose to serve, not a lifestyle to live.
Criss Jami
{blessings}
New Mindset
A fresh start isn’t a new place. It’s a new mindset. May God bless you with renewal today.
Or Curse?
Think about how you start your day, how you approach every task, what your attitude says about your faith. Do you bless your life or curse it? It’s a choice — choose blessing.
Admiration
Be it kindness or courage, the traits you admire in other people define you. May God bless you with generous admiration and admiration for generosity.
Expect More
Expect more from yourself than others do. You can rise to meet the challenges. You have God’s blessing in all that you do and who you strive to be.
Spiritual Stuff
Be blessed to explore and wonder at all the bad-ass radical spiritual stuff you never learned at Sunday school. Go off the grid and read about things you ordinarily wouldn’t. Life is a great teacher. Make your own lesson plan.
{prayers}
Beyond the Illness
I see beyond the illness. Lo, there is Your allness. God, I pray for healing. Wholly. Finally. Forever. Amen
Fickle Thought
Stay a while, O fickle thought, that I may — practice sacred. Practice elevated thought. Practice sustained thought. Practice stillness. Practice non-thought.
Karyn Kedar
Forgive Me For…
Dear God, forgive all my sins, evil inclinations, and wrong-doings. Forgive me for the misguided steps I take when I am not paying attention. Forgive me for judging the people around me. Forgive me for improper thoughts and giving in to temptation. Grace me with an easy spirit and a humble soul. Amen
Being Here
Dear God, allow me to be present, in the moment, when I need to be. The past has passed, next is not here yet, sometimes is far away, and here is now. Amen
Surpassed and Beyond
Bless me, oh God, on this day, with peace that surpasses expectations, joy derived from things beyond material possessions, love that knows no boundaries, and strength that emanates from faith in You.
{bible affirmations}
1 Chronicles 16:23
Sing unto God, all the earth, tell of God’s salvation.
Isaiah 55:7
For God’s sake. Let the wicked forsake their ways.
Isaiah 30:21
Listen closely. You will hear me say — This is the way, walk in it.
Psalm 71:8
My mouth is filled with Your praise and with Your glory all day long.
Genesis 32:26
I will not let you go unless you bless me.
{stories, features, videos}
Story: Haunted
Video: Nigeria’s Viral Ballet Dancer
Feature: Saving Wildlife
Feature: Bascillica: Bathed in Red
Video: Why Pray – Spoken Word
Holy Humor: Parking Place