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God is in the darkness with us, but not of the darkness
When darkness descends on you,
the unknown enfolds you,
the unseen holds you close,
when you look about for light
but see only shadow,
a way that can’t be found:
know that you have entered
the Holy of Holies,
the presence of God.
In the darkest regions,
the shady neighborhoods,
places under a pall if gloom
where mercy and justice are hidden:
God is not absent, but cloaked,
and holds her beloved even closer.
Bright mystery, holy darkness,
strip us of knowing too much.
Glory so thick you absorb all light,
bless us, who cannot see.
Steve Garnaas-Holmes
Unfolding Light
http://www.unfoldinglight.net
we are God’s beloved
Belonging starts with self-acceptance … Believing that you’re enough is what gives you the courage to be authentic.
– Brene Brown
http://juliekingart.blogspot.com/
what do we control? the most important thing! our attitude!
You may not control all the events that happen to you,
but you can decide not to be reduced by them.
– Maya Angelou
But exactly the same thing will finally happen to all of us,
whether we live right and respect God or sin and don’t respect God.
As long as we are alive, we still have hope….
Uphold me according to your promise, that I may live,
and let me not be put to shame in my hope!
Ecclesiastes 9:2,4; Psalm 119:116
Maritta Terrell
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Creator of the Universe,
Loving Mystery, Womb of Silence,
you have brought me out of the narrows
into a broad and spacious place.
I will not return to confinement,
but remain here in your generous freedom.
I guard the silence at the center;
I hold the moment empty and open.
I breathe in,
and make sanctuary in my body for you.
I make room in my thoughts
for you to enter and be at peace.
I offer openings in my day,
where you may rest.
I create space in my living
for you alone.
I enter the holy of holies
where you make of this moment
the void of Creation,
the gift of Sabbath.
Amen.
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Steve Garnaas-Holmes
Unfolding Light
www.unfoldinglight.net
presume love
You should never be surprised when someone treats you with respect, you should expect it. – Sarah Dessen
be inspired by art journaling
I am excited to give art journaling a try very soon. I have been studying it for a couple of years now and, I must admit, I have been a little intimidated by it, but here I am ready to try it!!!
Check out the new issue of Songs from the Valley on Inspiration!
http://www.songsfromthevalley.com
3 Prayers
Holy One, Beloved,
by your grace in me,
I shuck off the little desires I wear,
to clothe myself in your deep desires for me.
I release the self I have tried to create
so that you may create me in your image.
May I shed all falsehood
and speak truth to my neighbors.
May all my words be building blocks, not weapons,
gifts of grace for those who long to hear.
May even my anger be loving truth, not bitterness.
May my delight be not in getting, but in sharing.
With you living in me may I be kind,
tenderhearted and forgiving,
as you have forgiven me.
Life-Giver, Heavenly Lover, Flame of my Heart,
I am your beloved child.
May I be your perfect imitation.
May I live in love, as fully as you love me.
I offer myself, as Christ,
a fragrant gift to you.
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Steve Garnaas-Holmes
Unfolding Light
www.unfoldinglight.net
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSj31u3urvs&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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