I did the BCP hours this morning. I didn't pray the hours yesterday. I was sicker than a dog! But today I'm hopeful that I'll pray the liturgy 4 times.
I should report in about the abbey. I was there Wed/Thurs of last week - that's why I wasn't reporting in on the blog. It was good to be with the monks and live a different rhythm during the day. I spent most of the week studying for my talk last Sunday. I went with Tim Keel and we had some really good discussions about life and what it's like to lead in the church. I spent a few hours with Fr. Adam, who does my spiritual direction. He is funny and odd & always good to visit with about what it means to follow Jesus with your whole heart.
Happy new year! I have been doing ok on praying the daily offices. I hit about ½ of them. But the good news is I have decided not to feel guilty or inadequate about it anymore. That revelation came as I have been reading Philippians. It has taken me about 6 months because I wanted to really get it, not just have it be an intellectual exercise. I can’t say that I have “gotten” it all. But I have been able to wrap my mind around some of the things Paul mentions again and again. Like grace and peace. Perhaps my mistakes and failures, past and present are little evidences that Gods grace is real….like those things are being retold through Christ.
About my fear and worry: (those 2 seem to wait outside my front door like thugs lingering around to hassle and threaten me), but somehow now I am learning to be patient with my fearful thoughts and quietly dismiss them because I know the same creative energy that is in Christ is in me. I am still trying to understand that Joy and Suffering are bed-fellows, but for now I can say rejoice (and again I say rejoice)☺ , and wish you guys grace and peace….swim in it.
My goals for daily prayer are simple. I follow the daily office very loosely. I pray a few of their set prayers and then I read Scripture. My goal right now is to internalize the biblical story. I am trying to read the bible not for academics but just to have the story on the tip of my tongue, so to speak, much like Mandy was talking about [Hi, Mandy. We don't know each other yet :) ] So, that is what I'm up to. Peace, ya'll.
I did the BCP hours this morning. Now I have a stomach ache, which I think is more due to the fact that I took Dayquil w/out eating breakfast and not due to the daily office, though one can never be sure about these things! Anyway, stomach ache or not, I'm ready to dive into sermon prep w/energy and focus...pray for me!
Read Ruth this morning and started 1 Timothy. Especially enjoyed Ruth's story (it always blows me away that she was a Moabite!) I'm with you, Mandy and Scott, I love just reading the Word to know it more intimately - and then also see what blessings or revelations God will bring when I ask for "fresh bread" each day. Never disappointed.
Hi Mandy! So bummed we missed you guys while you were here. Eveyone says you're all doing well. I'm glad!
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I did the BCP hours this morning. I didn't pray the hours yesterday. I was sicker than a dog! But today I'm hopeful that I'll pray the liturgy 4 times.
I should report in about the abbey. I was there Wed/Thurs of last week - that's why I wasn't reporting in on the blog. It was good to be with the monks and live a different rhythm during the day. I spent most of the week studying for my talk last Sunday. I went with Tim Keel and we had some really good discussions about life and what it's like to lead in the church. I spent a few hours with Fr. Adam, who does my spiritual direction. He is funny and odd & always good to visit with about what it means to follow Jesus with your whole heart.
Looking forward to this week!
Happy new year! I have been doing ok on praying the daily offices. I hit about ½ of them. But the good news is I have decided not to feel guilty or inadequate about it anymore. That revelation came as I have been reading Philippians. It has taken me about 6 months because I wanted to really get it, not just have it be an intellectual exercise. I can’t say that I have “gotten” it all. But I have been able to wrap my mind around some of the things Paul mentions again and again. Like grace and peace. Perhaps my mistakes and failures, past and present are little evidences that Gods grace is real….like those things are being retold through Christ.
About my fear and worry: (those 2 seem to wait outside my front door like thugs lingering around to hassle and threaten me), but somehow now I am learning to be patient with my fearful thoughts and quietly dismiss them because I know the same creative energy that is in Christ is in me. I am still trying to understand that Joy and Suffering are bed-fellows, but for now I can say rejoice (and again I say rejoice)☺ , and wish you guys grace and peace….swim in it.
Hey Mandy - great thoughts, glad you made it back to the UK in one piece. Joy and suffering are bedfellows...that's right on.
I did the BCP hours this morning. I did OK yesterday, but today I'm going to be on it!
Have a great day everyone!
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Hi everyone,
My goals for daily prayer are simple. I follow the daily office very loosely. I pray a few of their set prayers and then I read Scripture. My goal right now is to internalize the biblical story. I am trying to read the bible not for academics but just to have the story on the tip of my tongue, so to speak, much like Mandy was talking about [Hi, Mandy. We don't know each other yet :) ] So, that is what I'm up to. Peace, ya'll.
Welcome to the blog Scott!!
I did the BCP hours this morning. Now I have a stomach ache, which I think is more due to the fact that I took Dayquil w/out eating breakfast and not due to the daily office, though one can never be sure about these things! Anyway, stomach ache or not, I'm ready to dive into sermon prep w/energy and focus...pray for me!
Peace,
Read Ruth this morning and started 1 Timothy. Especially enjoyed Ruth's story (it always blows me away that she was a Moabite!) I'm with you, Mandy and Scott, I love just reading the Word to know it more intimately - and then also see what blessings or revelations God will bring when I ask for "fresh bread" each day. Never disappointed.
Hi Mandy! So bummed we missed you guys while you were here. Eveyone says you're all doing well. I'm glad!
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