Because of what is going on in our nation I think some of us will struggle with the second line of this novena. Yet, I appreciate the reminder to watch my fight or flight responses. When my mind calms, I hearing the psalmist singing, "Be still and know that I am God."
I am enjoying going through some of my older photographs. I love this image because I see a choir singing in the blooming. Maybe I will get to the point when I can hear the singing. For now, I simply celebrate the joy of form and color.
This morning the wind is rising, and the sky is overcast. It is a beautiful hymn of praise.
I greet this day with love in my heart.
I will love those I confuse as enemies
and find ways to know them as friends.
I encourage my friends as they become
my brothers and sisters.
I will find ways to applaud.
I release harmful words and thoughts.
When I am tempted to criticize,
I will find compassion.
When I am moved to praise,
I will speak out clearly.
I will join the birds, the wind, and the sea
as nature speaks praise for the Creator.
I will become as music with the children of God.
As I remember my resolve, I will uplift my life.
I greet this day with love in my heart.
I will love those I confuse as enemies
and find ways to know them as friends.
I encourage my friends as they become
my brothers and sisters.
I will find ways to applaud.
I release harmful words and thoughts.
When I am tempted to criticize,
I will find compassion.
When I am moved to praise,
I will speak out clearly.
I will join the birds, the wind, and the sea
as nature speaks praise for the Creator.
I will become as music with the children of God.
As I remember my resolve, I will uplift my life.
I greet this day with love in my heart.
Rev. Carol E. Parrish-Harra
The Book of Rituals
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