Good Afternoon and Blessings
Happy Halloween! Hopefully, you will be able to see the blue moon tonight. It’s not really blue but refers to the full moon falling twice in a month.
I have decided that my lapse in thought judgement was due to the pending blue moon. While I was shopping for groceries today, I was very aware of the huge red arrows on the aisle floors and signs that read “One Way”. The signs were everywhere and couldn’t be missed. Although everyone wore masks, many shoppers seemed to be ignoring the signage and the arrows. There were people in every aisle moving towards me. I began to think that I was going in the wrong direction, but the red arrows were on my side. Suddenly I realized that I was, in my mind, turning into the aisle police. I was judging people and I had contempt for them. I noticed that there was enough room in the aisles to maintain 2 meters separation. Then, something inside me changed. I reorganized my thoughts, focused on my shopping list and although I was wearing a mask, I smiled at everyone who passed by.
Keep safe, Keep connected.
Blessings and the strength of Love be with you.
Rev. Mary,
revmjwhite@hotmail.ca
Galatians 5:22-23
But what happens when we live God’s way? God brings gifts into our lives, much the same way that fruit appears in an orchard—things like affection for others, exuberance about life, serenity. We develop a willingness to stick with things, a sense of compassion in the heart, and a conviction that a basic holiness permeates things and people. We find ourselves involved in loyal commitments, not needing to force our way in life, able to marshal and direct our energies wisely.
Prayer Of The Day
Guiding One
We give thanks today for Your unfailing presence within us.
Improve our listening skills so that we can hear Your still small voice that redirects us to be more compassionate and loving. May we always remember that you know our every thought and through Your guidance we are able to direct our energies more wisely. Remain in our heart as we experience new ways to live within transition. We pray in the name of the Spirit within.
Amen