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Good morning and thank you Emma :-)

A Celtic prayer for those stressful days - we all have them.....


Calm me, O Lord, as You stilled the storm.
Still me, O Lord, keep me from harm.

Let all the tumult within me cease.
Enfold me, Lord, in Your peace.

Father, bless the work that is done
and the work that is to be.

Father, bless the servant that I am
and the servant that I will be. Amen.



Cx :-)

Good morning :-)

It's been a bit of a week here. My knee gave way on Monday and I hit the deck, banging my face on the wall and landing on a little blow heater. I do not recommend it! I am careful with my knee and my side is gradually getting less painful. On top of that, our daughter is having bad reactions to a new medication and so she is staying with us for a few days. Talking about living in a home for the bewildered.......sheeesh. We press on!


Continuing our Celtic week

In our coming and going,
guide us,
in our living and our being,
protect us,
in our seeing and our hearing,
enrich us,
in our thinking and our speaking,
inspire us,
in our arriving and our departing,
preserve us.


Cx :-)

Oh dear Cynthia, poor you. I hope you are not in too much pain and that you and your daughter recover quickly. You certainly have your hands full and I appreciate you finding time to keep posting.

I think most of us love the Celtic prayers and blessings. They seem to blend the “everyday” with the spiritual in a special way.

Happy St Andrews day to all our Scottish friends. God bless.

Cynthia I hope you and your daughter begin to feel
better soon. x

Like Vera I enjoy your postings everyday.

Thank you Vera x

Good morning :-)


Lovely to hear from you both and thank you for your good wishes. I am not too bad at all but my daughter is still struggling so we are not quite there yet.



For today...…

To end our time of Celtic blessings….one of the most loved …

May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face;
the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand.
(traditional gaelic blessing)


I am hoping to post the start of an Advent Calendar later today. :-)



Love Cx :-)

Advent Calendar 2018

TODAY'S QUOTATION : "The people walking in darkness have seen a great light" Isaiah 9:2a

TODAY'S REFLECTION: Let's begin our Advent journey by thinking about those who live in darkness. They may be on the other side of the world from us, or right next door. There are many reasons for walking in darkness - fear, loneliness, oppression, depression, poverty or violence are just a few. God sees those in darkness and becomes light for them.

TODAY'S PRAYER: Lord, we name before you those we know who are going through times of darkness. We think of them and ask gracious God, that you may bring them light, hope, love and direction. In Jesus' name. Amen.


TODAY'S ADVENT ACT OF KINDNESS: Buy something extra to donate to a foodbank.

Good evening - yes, one of those days!


2018 ADVENT CALENDAR

Today's Quotation ... "On those living in the land of deep darkness, a light has dawned."



Today's Reflection…The writer and director Woody Allen wrote: "It's not that I am afraid to die, I just don't want to be there when it happens". But we are there. Dying is a certainty of living. We cannot escape it. Many face either the fear of death or the numbing pain of bereavement. In the midst of such a reality of darkness there is the promise of God that the light will shine. "Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me." The promise is for the light of the presence of God to be with those going through the valley of darkness


Today's Prayer…Lord, have mercy on all those who are living in the place of the shadow of death. Those in that valley coping with terminal illness or those who have lost loved ones. God, who is light, bring strength, hope and comfort today. Amen.


Today’s Advent Act of Kindness…make peace with someone you have hurt or disagreed with.


Cx :-)

Good morning :-)

In today's Advent Calendar, we seek God's guidance....


Today's Quotation ... “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”
Isaiah 9:6


Today’s Reflection … In the New Testament the Holy Spirit is called a counsellor. He is one who gives sound advice, who is close enough to the situation to understand what needs to be done. Many people live in the darkness of confusion, weighed down by the decisions that they need to make. In God we have one who is the supreme counsellor. He can bring light and direction into even the most confusing of situations. It may be that during this Advent you are facing a difficult decision and are not sure what direction to take. Ask the Wonderful Counsellor for light and direction.


Today's Prayer…Wonderful Counsellor, we ask for your guidance at this time. Help us to take the right paths and the correct decisions. Lord be our guide. And even when we take a wrong turning, help us to trust that you are with us, healing, restoring and forgiving. In Jesus’ name, Amen.


Today’s Advent Act of Kindness…Say something positive to everyone you speak to today.


Love, Cx


:-)

Good morning :-)


Today's Advent Calendar speaks of peace....



Today's Quotation ... “Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing it and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever.”
Isaiah 9:7


Today’s Reflection… There are approximately 200 independent sovereign states in the world. There are lots of forms of government. There are places that are being governed badly. People are living in fear, others are dying of starvation, many face persecution. There is darkness upon many lands. In the promises of the coming of Jesus we are given a picture of one who governs with justice and righteousness. Jesus is the one who alone can bring peace. He is the prince of peace. Take time to think of one place in the world where people are suffering.



Today's Prayer… Lord, have mercy, bring order out of chaos, protect the vulnerable, strengthen the weak and give voice to the voiceless. Let your peace come to us, God, and let righteousness and justice flow like a river. Amen.



Today’s Advent Act of Kindness…Research a charity that seeks to bring peace to others. How could you support it?


Cx :-)

Good morning :-)

Today's Advent Calendar talks of darkness.....




Today's Quotation ... "God is light; in Him there is no darkness at all."
1 John 1:5b



Today’s Reflection… There is darkness around us. We see the symptoms of it everywhere. Innocent people suffering, systems breaking down, hopelessness and fear gripping people in a choke hold of desperation. It is easy for us to be tainted by it all. To become either hardened or apathetic. We can be tainted by cynicism or we can cross the road and not get involved. In God there is no darkness. God is light that is pure. There is no taint of anything on God - no darkness. Even the darkest situations and circumstances can be penetrated by Him. Light has come.



Today's Prayer… Lord God, help me to reflect upon my own life. Show me the areas of darkness in me. (Silence) Where I have become hardened to the plight of others or where I have lost the will to do good, Lord help me. Bring your light and your forgiveness and help me today to walk in your light. Allow me to see that in the darkest places it is possible for the light to shine brightest. Amen.

Today’s Advent kindness…Spend time with someone who is
feeling worried or burdened. How can you help them?



Cx :-)

Good morning :-)


Thursday December 6th

For God so loved the world
That he gave His only begotten Son.


ADVENT ACT OF KINDNESS

Offer to run an errand for someone who needs help.


Cx :-)

Good morning :-)


Hope everyone is well.

Today's Advent Calendar

FRIDAY DECEMBER 7th


Lord Jesus, give me the faith and trust to follow where You lead me and do what You ask of me.


ADVENT ACT OF KINDNESS

Sort through your wardrobe to find clothes for the charity shop or homeless shelter.

Love to all Cx :-)

Good morning :-)

Today's Advent Calendar

Draw me closer to you God. Help me to reflect your light in places of darkness. If I am not bright, help me, through your Holy Spirit, to wait upon you and know your presence. Amen.

Today's Advent Act of Kindness

Say something positive to everyone you meet today.

Cx :-)

Thank you Cynthia for the Advent Calendar. I particularly like the Today’s Act of Kindness feature which is a useful prompt.

Wishing everyone a good weekend <3

Thank you again Cynthia.

Like Vera I like the wee reminders at this busy time of year.

xx

Good morning :-)


Hello to you both.....and thank you. <3


Today's Advent Calendar

The magic of Christmas is not in the presents, but in His presence.


Advent Act of Kindness

Be kind to yourself on this day of rest.


Cx :-)

Good morning :-)


These mornings are so very dark...…...roll on spring!

The Advent calendar for today :


Lord, help me to stand for truth today.
Make me a person of honesty and integrity. Lord, when my courage fails, as it does, grant me your close presence to remind me that healing, forgiveness and love flow from you to me.

Thank you, Amen.

Advent Act of Kindness

Donate old towels and blankets to a local animal shelter.


Cx :-)

Good morning :-)

These early morning are so dark....

Advent Calendar for today:

Lord, help me to stand for truth today. Make me a person of honesty and integrity. Lord, when my courage fails, as it does, grant me your close presence to remind me that healing, forgiveness and love flow from you to me. Thank you, Amen.

Advent Act of Kindness

Write a letter or send a friendly email to someone you haven't spoken to in a while.



Cx :-)

Good morning :-)


I have just heard the dreaded word 'snow' on the weather forecast....arrrghhh


Today's Advent Calendar

Lord God, we pray for all those who are isolated. Some that live in isolated communities across the world, and others who feel alone even in the midst of many people.

We pray that they may know your presence. We also pray for those who go to isolated communities across the world bringing supplies, medicines and support. Lord, have mercy. Amen.


Advent Act of Kindness

Send a Christmas card to someone who lives on their own.


Cx :-)

Good morning :-)


ooh it's chilly this morning......brrr

The Advent Calendar for today:

Lord, for all those who are homeless, we ask that you may provide help and care for them. Give your Church compassion and help us not to just pass by. Lord, show us what we can do practically this year that would lift up those who are struggling.

Lord, we pray for those agencies that work with the homeless, may they receive the resources and wisdom they need. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Advent Act of Kindness

Give your postman a small gift of appreciation.


Cx :-)