Lectio Divina

I’ve found this ancient practice of Lectio Divina a very meaningful way to read n' pray the Bible. By reading slow, in this contemplative prayerful manner the passages open up; like peeling an onion... reveling layer after layer, giving me a deeper insight to the meaning of the Word.

This short video describes the process of Lectio Divina and walks us through a passage from Psalms. Listen to the still small voice of God as you read and meditate.

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Divine Jesus, Son of the Living God, have mercy on us and on the whole world...

Blessings,
Elizabeth

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Red Shirt Fridays

A friend sent me this message and I want to share it with you all. My oldest son is now stationed in Italy and this message just spoke to my heart and for all mother's whose children are serving for our country... for Freedom!

I'm not about war AT ALL but I am about supporting these young people that believe in what they are doing, and very grateful to that kind of character in our young men and women.

Red Shirt...


If the red shirt thing is new to you, read below how it went for a man...


Last week, while traveling to Chicago on business, I noticed a Marine

Sergeant traveling with a folded flag, but did not put two and two together…


After we boarded our flight, I turned to the sergeant, who'd been invited to sit in First Class (across from me), and inquired if he was heading home.


No, he responded.


Heading out I asked?


No. I'm escorting a soldier home.


Going to pick him up?


No. He is with me right now. He was killed in Iraq; I'm taking him home to his family.


The realization of what he had been asked to do hit me like a punch to the gut. It was an honor for him. He told me that, although he didn't know the soldier, he had delivered the news of his passing to the soldier's family and felt as if he knew them after many conversations in so few days.


I turned back to him, extended my hand, and said, “Thank you, Thank you for doing what you do so my family and I can do what we do.”


Upon landing in Chicago the pilot stopped short of the gate and made the following announcement over the intercom.


"Ladies and gentlemen, I would like to note that we have had the honor of having Sergeant Steeley of the United States Marine Corps join us on this flight He is escorting a fallen comrade back home to his family. I ask that you please remain in your seats when we open the forward door to allow Sergeant Steeley to deplane and receive his fellow soldier. We will then turn off the seat belt sign."


Without a sound, all went as requested. I noticed the sergeant saluting the casket as it was brought off the plane, and his action made me realize that I am proud to be an American.


So here's a public Thank You to our military Men and Women for what you do so we can live the way we do.


Red Fridays...


Very soon, you will see a great many people wearing Red every Friday. The reason?


Americans who support our troops used to be called the "silent majority." We are no longer silent, and are voicing our love for God, country and home in record breaking numbers. We are not organized, boisterous or overbearing.


Many Americans, like you, me and all our friends, simply want to recognize that the vast majority of America supports our troops. Our idea of showing solidarity and support for our troops with dignity and respect starts this Friday ... and continues each and every Friday until the troops all come home, sending a deafening message that ... Every red-blooded American who supports our men and women a far, will wear something red.


By word of mouth, press, & TV let's make the United States on every Friday a sea of red much like a homecoming football game in the bleachers. If every one of us who loves this country will share this with acquaintances, coworkers, friends, and family, it will not be long before the USA is covered in RED and it will let our troops know the once “silent" majority is on their side more than ever, certainly more than the media lets on.


The first thing a soldier says when asked "What can we do to make things better for you?" is. "We need your support and your prayers." Let's get the word out and lead with class and dignity, by example, and wear something red every Friday.

Jesus, Beloved Son of God, have mercy on us and on the whole world...

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A Commitment...

Use this Christian meditation morning prayer and scripture affirmations as daily devotion in which you begin your day. A day to focus on the Lord and commit your mind, body, and work unto Jesus.








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Jesus, Beloved Son of God, have mercy on us and on the whole world...

Blessings,
Elizabeth

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You Alone Are My Hearts Desire...

As the deer panteth for the water So my soul longeth after thee You alone are my hearts desire And I long to worship thee You alone are my strength my shield To You alone may my spirit yield You alone are my hearts desire And I long to worship thee



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Jesus, Beloved Son of God, have mercy on us and on the whole world...


Blessings sent to you,
Elizabeth

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A Morning Call to Prayer...

Have you ever woken up to a perfect morning sunrise and felt a song of joy well up from within? Where your soul felt such peace and knew that all was well ? This meditation is one of simple prayer n' worship...






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Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us and on the whole world...

Blessings...

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The Whole Armor of God...

This prayer, putting on the whole armor of God is so powerful... listen to the words, let them become a fiber of your whole being and of those you love. Pray this prayer...




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Jesus, Beloved Son of God, have mercy on us and on the whole world...

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Prayer for America

Here is a Prayer For America that we can all pray together...



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Jesus Savior, Merciful Savior, have mercy on us and on the whole world...

May God Bless you, one and all,
Elizabeth

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A Time of Prayer...

Linda Schubert is a woman of strong prayer... pray along as she prays for you!



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May God bless you and those you love,

Elizabeth

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Prayer for our Nation’s Health Care Reform

Keep this 'Prayer' foremost in your thoughts...

Lord Jesus, you are the Divine Physician, And the source of all life and health. Guide our nation at this critical moment, As our government seeks health care reforms.

Give our elected officials the humility to know That they are servants, not masters. Give them the wisdom to realize That every life has equal value. Give them the strength to resist the idea That some lives can be sacrificed to save others Or that killing the unborn is a part of health care.

Give your people the courage to speak up And to hold public officials accountable for their actions. Save us, Lord Jesus, from a culture of death, And let every reform in our public policy Be based on the reform of our hearts and minds In the light of your Gospel,
For you are Lord forever and ever. Amen.

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I Will Rise...

Then I looked and heard the voice of many angels, numbering thousands upon thousands, and ten thousand times ten thousand. They encircled the throne and the living creatures and the elders. In a loud voice they sang: "Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and praise!" Revelation 5:11-12





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