Where have the weeks gone?!?!

September 19(posted on the 20^th)

Day Fifty 50/51

I realized this morning when I woke up that today is Sunday. This means that yesterday was Saturday and I forgot to write and post this blog. The days of the week all run together when they are not marked by a daily work routine. I have had a routine don't get me wrong (get up, some yoga stretches, breakfast with mom…etc). Which is good sabbatical, in my understanding, is supposed to get me out of my regular normal routine so when I return to it I am recharged and refueled and ready to run(both literally and figuratively).

I have done such a wonderful job at deviating from my “normal” routine that I rarely know what day of the week it is. That has been a blessing. I am however ready to begin transitioning, just a little bit, into a more normal daily routine. This will begin by returning to my normal time zone!! I will be doing a great deal of traveling this week so I ask for your prayers while I am on the highways and byways from WV to Iowa (and a short trip to Mo.)

Week Eight

Hope for the week: I hope this last full week of sabbatical is fruitful as I attempt to put into words the reflections, prayers, and study I have done over these past 7 weeks.

Is there an Answer (last week’s question): Will I practice what I “preached” to the women of WV?

I have taken time each day this week to Pause, Reflect, be Aware of God’s presence, and Yield to the moment and let God in. I have relished in time with family and friends and to me that is equal to prayer and time with God. I hope you took time to P.R.A.Y this week as well!

Question of the Week: How many pages will I write for my devotion/resource?

Thought for the week: I am thankful for extended time with my family and friends, I will miss them as I head back home but know that we are always connected in heart and memory…and Facebook of course!

I invite you to join me daily in the Prayer for the week: God of family, God of love, remind me even when I am separated by miles and mountains my love remains with them because of my love for you. Help me to show love to all members of your family because they, like me are loved by you. Guide me this week as I live into being the person you have called me to be. Remind me I always have time to P.R.A.Y. Amen

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A Prayer for the Week

picture from churchart.com My prayer this week is not my own but is a song entitled “The Blessing” by Celtic Woman. I spent the day at a spiritual retreat center and this is the song that kept coming to my mind. I wanted to share it with you (whoever reads this blog) In the morning when you rise I bless the sun, I bless the skies I bless your lips, I bless your eyes My blessing goes with you In the night time when you sleep Oh, I bless you while a watch I keep As you lie in slumber deep My blessing goes with you This is my prayer for you There for you, ever true Each every day for you In everything you do And when you come to me And hold me close to you I bless you And you bless me too When your weary heart is tired If the world would leave you uninspired When nothing more of love's desire My blessing goes with you When the storms of life are strong When you're wounded, when you don't belong When...

Words from the Board...Bulletin Board that is

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A Reflection and an Offering to Reflect

This past Thursday November 5th, was 10 years since I posted my very first blog here. I have been very sporadic in my writing. I have not gained a huge following and that is ok with me. I started this space as a space for me. A space to reflect, to share, to my own insight(often because it differs with where the congregation I am serving stands on some things). I do hope it is a space for those who follow and those who happen upon it, are able engage in some way. Even if that engagement is to say, "I don't agree". As I continue on my journey of becoming a spiritual director, I hope this space will become one where people can spend time in their own reflection, meditation and prayer. I hope to offer more opportunity for anyone who reads this to engage in an active prayer life. Here is a reflective vespers service I wrote for this year's Women's retreat for the Christian Church (DOC) in the Upper Midwest. This was a closing vespers service but could be used at an...

Braving The Waters

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