Quiet Space for Reflection
“God, teach me lessons for living so I can stay on course.
Give me insight so I can do what you tell me—
My whole life being one long, obedient response.”
--From Psalm 119
As written in The Message
Chaos, complete with devastation, destruction and death is a part of our world once again. People in every part of this world are now faced with the reality of emotions that disaster brings. New occasions teach new duties. Lessons for living are being taught even as we read these words.
Why not take time to find a quiet space to pause and spend prayerful time learning the lessons you need for living. Finding the quiet center of life is very important.
Finding a place where your personal space is respected will help you to center and be still. May your moments of prayer help you stay on course.
Sometimes a specific time for gathering (like worship) is important. Today, allow me to simply encourage you to find a safe space for quiet reflection.
A prayer: God of my journey, give me insight and bring peace. Amen.
--Ben Keckler
03.24.11
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Thursday, March 24, 2011
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Daily Devotions - Friday 12.28.07
CLOSING OUT ANOTHER YEAR
“Looking Back and Looking Forward”
As the year of 2007 nears its end, I share this prayer of thanksgiving and a benediction. The rhythms of the year have varied for each of us; still we continue to move forward, sharing our gifts with one another and those we serve.
Holy God,
We reflect and realize
That your steadfast love has empowered us
and
That your peace has comforted us.
We praise you for the mysteries of life and trust in your infinite wisdom.
We praise you for the order and constancy of nature.
We thank you for the comforts and joys we experience.
We thank you especially for home, friends and family.
We thank you for the gifts you give us
and
We thank you for the love, sympathy, prayers and support that sustain us.
For the year of 2007, we thank you.
For the year of 2008, we ask for your light and hope to guide us in the way of peace.
A benediction for the year:
And now to the One who is able to keep us from falling,
And lift us from the dark valley of despair to the bright mountain of hope,
From the midnight of desperation to the daybreak of joy;
To God be power and authority forever and ever. Amen.
Ben Keckler
12.28.07
“Looking Back and Looking Forward”
As the year of 2007 nears its end, I share this prayer of thanksgiving and a benediction. The rhythms of the year have varied for each of us; still we continue to move forward, sharing our gifts with one another and those we serve.
Holy God,
We reflect and realize
That your steadfast love has empowered us
and
That your peace has comforted us.
We praise you for the mysteries of life and trust in your infinite wisdom.
We praise you for the order and constancy of nature.
We thank you for the comforts and joys we experience.
We thank you especially for home, friends and family.
We thank you for the gifts you give us
and
We thank you for the love, sympathy, prayers and support that sustain us.
For the year of 2007, we thank you.
For the year of 2008, we ask for your light and hope to guide us in the way of peace.
A benediction for the year:
And now to the One who is able to keep us from falling,
And lift us from the dark valley of despair to the bright mountain of hope,
From the midnight of desperation to the daybreak of joy;
To God be power and authority forever and ever. Amen.
Ben Keckler
12.28.07
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