Resting in the Palm of God's Hand - Wednesday, October 7, 2009

There is a Psalm that reminds us that "all of our times" are held in the palm of God's hand.  That Psalm has "held" me;  with it I have known that no matter what life presented to me, I could weather that storm because I am being held always by God.  And, in times of need for rest, there is nothing more comforting than allowing myself to settle into the deepest and softest part of the palm of God's hand.

May you come to know that palm, too.

Namaste!

Rev. Mary Ann

Breathe Peace - Tuesday, October 6, 2009

As you go through your life this day, weave this simple breathing prayer into the fabric.  If you have the opportunity, close your eyes and center with this prayer, repeating it with the rhythm of your breathing.

(As you breathe in, with your inner voice, call in ... )

CHRIST

(As you breathe out, with your inner voice, pray out ... )

PEACE

Make this a simple prayer a thread that travels with you throughout your day, becoming a tightly woven part of the fabric of your life this day; see how it changes you!

Namaste!

Rev. Mary Ann

Weaving God - October 5, 2009

A couple of years ago I took a weaving class.  Unlike the small loom pictured here, I was weaving on a floor loom with pedals.  I found myself entering into deep meditation with God as I began the process of planning the piece and weaving.  It was a profoundly spiritual time.  And then, God started to speak to me and instruct me to make a shawl for a particular person; she instructed me on how a piece needed to be designed and made.  They were one of a kind pieces -- made with intense Light energy, made quickly, made in perfection.  As I look back on those pieces now, I do not know that I could duplicate them if I tried.  But then why would I?  They were gifts from the Divine intended for the person who received them. And, indeed, I still hear from those folks how they feel the arms of God around them when they wear those shawls.  The same has been true with the sacred beading that I also have been "called" to do. All of these Divine gifts were also gifts to me; for anyone who works in the creative arts knows that the act of creating is always a moment of perfect connection with the Divine.  I know that I need to set aside time for that kind of connection with God.  As I have allowed the world to take-over my life, time for the creative process has disappeared.  Today, I choose to bring the creative back into my life.  Today, I choose to weave again, to do sacred beading again, to paint again.  Today, I am making a date for communion with God in the creative process.  Are you going to do the same? 

Namaste!

Rev. Mary Ann

Sabbath - Sunday, October 4, 2009

For most of my life I have believed that to observe the Sabbath meant to go to church; but, in recent years I have come to a very different understanding of The Sabbath. When God tells us to observe the Sabbath, she is telling us to rest -- to renew -- to set that day apart from all the other days of the week -- to do something different from what we do every other day. It is a time to find the presence of God in our lives. It is a time to invite God to come in and celebrate! That is what worship is about -- a celebration of God. What makes you say, "Oh, yes! That is God!" What brings you into a state of deep peace? It may be sitting at the ocean. It may be finding a comfortable spot and curling-up with a good book. It may be taking a walk with your dog or your best friend. It may or may not include "going to church." And, yes, for some it may be dusting the house and washing the windows. The possibilities are endless. There is something that does this for you. And whatever that something is -- that is what you need to do on The Sabbath. For whenever we allow our spirit to enter into a state of deep peace, we have connected with God; and when we connect with God, we are renewed by the Light. If you will allow yourself to truly celebrate The Sabbath, I can guarantee that it will become a part of every week that you do not want to miss!
Celebrate The Sabbath! Set one day -- or, at first, a piece of one day ---- set the day apart as a day for YOU. You are a beautiful Light Being! Celebrate that YOU are in God!

God is present in every molecule on the planet. A famous Swamiji was asked: "Do you believe God is present in you?" He smiled and said, "Yes. But more importantly I believe I am present in God." Look for that Divine presence in all that surrounds you this day!

Namaste!
Rev. Mary Ann

The Earth Quakes - Friday, October 2, 2009

Yesterday there were earthquakes and tsunamies in many places across our planet Earth -- the Great Mother -- shaking, sobbing, releasing.
It has been said that we are in a time of change, release -- transformation. Many have felt the great influx of Light. Many feel -- a few understand -- the transformation that is happening on an energetic level within each of us.

It has been said that many souls will choose to depart at this time.

The Star of Bethlehem sending Divine Light into the one we know -- Jesus, the Christ.

The Crucifiction -- the Earth quakes -- and then the dawning -- Resurrection -- Christ Light!

It has been said, we are in a new age dawning -- the Age of Aquarius -- the Age of Light!
Let your Light shine forth!!!

Namaste!
Rev. Mary Ann

Created for Purpose -- October 1, 2009

Often I strain and climb


and struggle to lay hold


of everything I'm certain


You have planned for me.


And nothing happens:


there comes no answer.


Only You reach down to me


just where I am.


When You give me no answer


to my questions,


still I have only to raise my arms


to You, my Father


and then You lift me up.


Then because You are my Father


You speak these words of truth


to my heart:





'You are not an accident.


Even at the moment of your conception,


out of many possibilities,


only certain cells combined,


survived, grew to be you.


You are unique.


You were created for a purpose.


God loves you.'


from Celtic Daily Prayer