a quiet walk

Luke 13: 11-13 11And just then there appeared a woman with a spirit that had crippled her for eighteen years. She was bent over and was quite unable to stand up straight. 12When Jesus saw her, he called her over and said, ‘Woman, you are set free from your ailment.’ 13When he laid his hands on her, immediately she stood up straight and began praising God. (NRSV) She Danced She entered, bent over bound by pain all she could see was the ground at her feet “Come to me” He said “I will set you free” She stood, straight and tall a smile on her face With a cry of joy She danced Ruth Jewell ©August 19, 2013 Today‘s prayer is to look up from your smart phone, iPad® or tablet and look around you. Reach your arms to the sky, feeling the warm sun on your face. Offer the following Celtic pra

A Moment of Stillness Stop whatever you are doing for 5 minutes. If you can, go outside and find a place to rest in the shade, if you can’t step outside sit next to a window. Sit in a comfortable position with your feet firmly placed on the ground or floor. Now take a deep breath, and slowly let it out. Take another deep breath and slowly let it out. Sit for a few minutes and pay attention to your breathing. When you are ready finish stretch your arms up and reach for the Sky. Breathe deeply again and offer the following prayer as you return to your routine: Great Spirit I am grateful for this moment of stillness in my busy day. May the blessings of this moment stay with me throughout all of my encounters as I go about my life this week

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