Loading...Through Advent, I took the challenge made by Forward Movement to focus on a single word each day. I chose to write a meditation on each of the words and post it on my Facebook page. I added a photo to nearly every entry and a link to a song on one. It was an intentional time set aside for me to reflect on the word and how it is a part of me.
Years ago, and then a few years later, I wrote meditations every night and put them on Facebook and on my blog. It’s been a while since I’ve added anything to my blog, but if you are intrigued, you may check it out at here.
I’ve heard that it takes about 30 days to create a habit. Now that I’m back to writing some kind of meditation or prayer each day, I think I’ll continue it in the new year. But I’m wondering if you might be able to help.
Would you be willing to give me ideas of words, concepts, questions, or images to meditate on and with? You can send me written ideas via email, text, or notes left under my office door. These are thought provokers that I will be able to choose from to explore and ponder. I’ll continue to put the meditations on my Facebook page, but you just might periodically find one here, in this space. (If you aren’t a Facebook friend of mine, and want to be, please send me a request.)
Want an example? Here’s my meditation from Dec. 21 on the word “Mercy.” The people of St. James’ Episcopal Church strive to make life a little easier for many people who live on the margins. From providing food and supplies to pet families, bringing groceries, and participating in our local Laundry Love days, these people show mercy,
They recognize there are those who struggle and who need a little help now and then, so they provide in the best way they can to give from their hearts to benefit others.
For at least one time in January and February, a team will go downtown to support unhoused women and children when they stay the night at our cathedral.
Every month, people add to the deacon’s and my discretionary funds so we can provide help to individuals, families, and organizations.
I think it’s hard to explain the word “mercy.” But when I think of all the ways people help others, to make their circumstances a little better, to give them options they may not have otherwise that might keep them safe, I believe those are acts of mercy.
They are certainly acts of love.
If you would like to join me in this project, writing about something you see or experience that brings you to a new (or familiar) understanding of who God is and how God works in your life, I’d love to be your partner.
Meditating on God’s gifts,
Rev. Debbie+
