Reflections on a Weekend
This week our devotions focus on the significance of taking time for continued development of spiritual awareness.
"Create in me a clean heart, O God."
A song from an ancient seeker
Monday: Taking the time
Last week was spent with family and friends vacationing in Colorado. The trip took us into some areas of the country that are just a bit further along in their seasonal change. The beauty of fall colors painting the mountainsides amid towering evergreens provided an excellent setting for reflection. I took time to really enjoy the cleansing mountain air and flowing mountain streams. It seems like I grow in my spiritual awareness when I take opportunities to reflect on seasonal changes in the rhythms of nature.
This "away from the routine" time allowed me to do some "soul work." The question I am dealing with as I return to the workplace is this:
How can I better balance the demands of daily routine so that every minute feels like a dance with the Divine?
As I begin these reflections, I realize that this question is not just a personal one for me. The years of listening to the heartsongs of others assures me that the question is a worthy one for each of us. I invite you to join me in this process. I pray that you will have a good week.
A Prayer: Holy God, distract me from my busy-ness so that I can fully appreciate your presence. Amen.
--Ben Keckler 10.15.07
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