“In the Christian contemplative tradition, we are invited to rest more deeply in the Great Mystery, to lay aside our images and symbols, and let the divine current carry us deeper, without knowing where, only to trust the impulse within to follow a longing. As autumn tilts us toward the season of growing darkness, consider this an invitation to yield to the mystery of your own heart’s desires.”
— Christine Valters Paintner, PhD Sacred Seasons: A Yearlong Journey through the Celtic Wheel of the Year – A Self-Study Online Retreat
The sun has set and the Vesper Lights flicker and glow
It has been an incredible day at CoInspire
A day of affirmation and challenges
A time to renew acquaintances
A time to make new friends
A time to contemplate the state of our nation and world
A time to pray and a time to heal
A time to pray and a time to make decisions
Lord, the Spirit is strong in this place
Help us to listen to your Spirit
Help us to follow You
Now as my eyelids grow heavy
I lift this humble prayer to you
Dona Nobis Pacem
Grant Us Peace
A wee prayer from the heart of your Padre…
The sun has set and the Vesper Lights flicker and glow
A long day of traveling
Yet an amazing evening of worship and fellowship
Lord, prepare our hearts
As we face difficult issues of race and privilege
As we face difficult discussions around sexuality
As we listen to the pain of so many
Spirit, give us hearts that are open
Give us spirits that are gentle
Spirit, guide us and walk with us
Lead us through the Valley
Bring us all to the peace of your presence
Now as my eyelids grow heavy
I lift this humble prayer to you
Dona Nobis Pacem
Grant Us Peace
A wee prayer from the heart of your Padre…
Verse of the day
But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High, because he is kind to the ungrateful and wicked. – Luke 6:35 (NIV)
Voice of the day
The true test of faith is how we treat those who can do nothing for us in return. – Dillon Burroughs
Prayer of the day
God, challenge us to be faithful in serving others, not out of obligation, but from a place of genuine care and love. Amen.
“The wandering saints set forth without destination – often getting into small boats with no oars or rudder, called coracles—and trusted themselves to ‘the currents of divine love.’ They surrendered themselves completely to elements of wind and ocean. . . In this profound practice, God becomes both destination and way, companion and guiding force.”
— Christine Valters Paintner, PhD The Soul’s Slow Ripening: 12 Celtic Practices for Seeking the Sacred
The sun has set and the Vesper Lights flicker and glow
What an amazing weekend with Evolving Faith
What a time of introspection
What an amazing day it has been today
Worship with our Estes Park family
Travel to the airport
Flying to Louisville, Kentucky
Enjoying an evening with my beloved
Excited for what lies ahead at Montreat
As we prepare for rest
As we prepare for the adventures tomorrow
As my eyelids grow heavy
I lift this humble prayer to you
Dona Nobis Pacem
Grant Us Peace
A wee prayer from the heart of your Padre…
The sun has set and the Vesper Lights flicker and glow
A wonderful day of worship, prayer, study, and fellowship
Sharing stories and sharing dreams
At the same time praying for dear friends
A friend who is once more walking through the Valley of the Shadows
A friend and her family battling a resurgence of cancer
As we prepare for tomorrow’s worship
As we prepare for the Lord’s Supper
Help us to make the Table larger, Lord
May there be room for ALL of your children
Yet now, after a long drive up the mountain
As my eyelids grow heavy
I lift this humble prayer to you
Dona Nobis Pacem
Grant Us Peace
A wee prayer from the heart of your Padre…
The sun has set and the Vesper Lights flicker and glow
An early morning drive down the mountain
A tremendous day of inspiration
Remembering Rachel Held Evans
A prophetic voice taken from us too early
Powerful fellowship, tears, and laughter
Thankful for this day at Evolving Faith Conference
Thankful for her legacy that lives on
Thankful for the opportunity to connect with so many
Now as my eyelids grow heavy
I lift this humble prayer to you
Dona Nobis Pacem
Grant Us Peace
A wee prayer from the heart of your Padre…
Wisdom from Jake!
The disciples made a perfectly reasonable request. “Increase our faith.”
They didn’t just say this out of the blue. You know, like sitting around talking about the weather or fishing or how lousy Mary Magdalene’s matzo ball soup is and then suddenly blurting out, “Hey, could you pass the salt and a little more faith, please?”
— Read on jakeowensby.com/2019/10/04/how-certainty-damages-faith/
The sun has set and the Vesper Lights flicker and glow
A day of reflection and ministry
An afternoon of appointments
A wonderful time spent in Your Creation
An evening of music, love, and laughter
Thank you Lord, for very dear friends
Thank you Lord, for so many blessings
Now as my eyelids grow heavy
I lift this humble prayer to you
Dona Nobis Pacem
Grant Us Peace
A wee prayer from the heart of your Padre…
