Midday in the Fall

Slow your thoughts with

several deep breaths, and 

a moment of quiet stillness.

And then pray: 

   In the name of God,

   Creator, Redeemer and Sustainer. 

   Amen.

 

It may have been a good

morning, or one filled with

challenges, yet we pause to

be reminded by the words of 

Psalm 46:1-3 that now and

always God is our hope,

   “God is our refuge and strength,

   always ready to help 

   in times of trouble.

   So we will not fear 

   when earthquakes come

   and the mountains crumble 

   into the sea.

   Let the oceans roar and foam.

   Let the mountains tremble 

   as the waters surge!”

 

We pause to breathe deep 

and make sure that we are 

choosing the right path 

for the rest of this day, 

not having the day choose 

a path for us. Hear the words 

of King David in Psalm 37:7, 

   “Be still in the presence

   of the Lord, 

   and wait patiently

   for him to act.”

 

And we pray,  

   Here I am, breathing deep

   and slowing myself down.

   Please, be here with me.

 

We pray again as Jesus 

has shown us, 

   Awesome God 

   of heaven and earth,

   Great Source of all that is:

   I honor you and

   I commit myself to you.

   I will follow your Way

   in all times and places.

   I will be content with 

   what you bring me today.

   I'm only human

   and I need your help  

   to share with others

   the mercy, grace and good

   that I receive from you.

   Thank you,

   for being my strength

   when I am weak, 

   and my wisdom

   when I speak.

   I am yours,

   and yours I will always be.

 

How has the day been? 

Are there any corrections 

to make to your planning 

and hopes? Are there any 

ways you need to take 

back your thoughts, 

attitude and intentions?

 

We share the prayer of those 

long ago followers of Christ 

recorded in Luke 17:5 who 

knew they needed a boost, 

   "O Christ, increase my faith!"

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This day belongs to God 

and has been gifted to you.

Go on with your work and 

plans with God’s grace.