Good morning…
I am up in the wee hours of the night pondering this quote shared by a friend: “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.”
The Spirit now draws me to a prayer, a prayer to enhance the art of going far together.
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“A Blessing Prayer” by Macrina Wiederkehr
What is a blessing
but a rain of grace
falling generously
upon those who are in need;
And who among us is without need?
May this day be a pathway strewn with blessings.
May your work this day be your love made visible.
May you breathe upon the wounds of those you live and work with.
May your breath be the breath of God.
May your own wounds feel the breath of God.
May you honor the flame of love that burns inside you.
May your voice this day be a voice of encouragement.
May your life be an answer to someone’s prayer.
May you own a grateful heart.
May you have enough joy to give you hope,
enough pain to make you wise.
May there be no room in your heart for hatred.
May you be free from violent thoughts.
When you look into the window of your soul
may you see the face of God.
May the lamp of your life shine kindly upon all who cross your path.
May you be a good memory in someone’s life today.
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Work toward unity, and live in harmony with one another. Avoid thinking you are better than others or wiser than the rest; instead, embrace common people and ordinary tasks (Romans 12:16, VOICE). Developing the art of going far together, let’s take time to ponder with God: “For who might I become the breath of God, an answer to prayer, a good, kind memory today?”
…Sue…
