Openings … God’s Invitation

Imagine a day without any advertising,

A day where no one parks their car on your lawn and empties their trash in your children’s sandbox.

24 hours devoid of anger and turmoil,

A day of complete silence, only enhanced by the sounds of nature.

When all acts are blessed, work is postponed and we are replete with gratitude

This day is Sunday. God’s gift to you.

“God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it he rested from all the work he had done in creation.”

Genesis

Openings–A father’s blessing

“May God give to you of the dew of the heavens
And of the fertility of the earth abundance of grain and wine.”

We all want the blessing of our father, as Jacob did of Isaac and will do almost anything to make that happen.

However, deceit is a well-worn road in many lives,

One that leads us to short term goals of the world,

               but not inner peace.

True peace is found by truthful seeking,

So search with a kind heart,

                for a blessing that will last forever.

Openings … Forgiveness

 

Today, I will recall one event in my life,

                           one which someone hurt me deeply.

Now, I will stretch deep down and forgive that one happening, and those that caused it,

                            truly and forever and lose the baggage that goes with it.

Forever.