Used in Northumbrian prayers on Monday. I’m not sure that this is me but I’m
sure it has a vital message, if only! Jo
In the present moment
Hurry is an unpleasant thing in itself, but also very
unpleasant for whoever is around it. Some people came into my room and rushed
in and rushed out and even when they were there they were not there
– they were in the moment ahead or the moment behind. Some people who came in
just for a moment were all there, completely in that moment.
Live from day to day, just from day to day. If you do so,
you worry less and live more richly. If you let yourself be absorbed
completely, if you surrender completely to the moments as they pass, you live
more richly those moments.
Anne Morrow Lindbergh
So this is my prayer
Father, You are the Peace-giver, and the God who lives in
each of my moments, who walks beside me, and who deserves my time. Keep me from
being worried, stressed or distracted by things that rob me of the moments when
you have directed me to people, situations or work that will build your kingdom
on this earth. May I rest in the knowledge that you will care for the people
and projects that are waiting for my attention so that I can stay focused on
whoever you lead me to and whatever you desire me to accomplish.
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