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Preparation
Sometimes our hearts nearly burst with pure gratitude and joy.
Sometimes loss washes over us and we feel as if we might drown in the
sorrow. Often, however, these emotions are intermingled. We grieve the
loss of property in a tornado, but are grateful for our lives being
saved. We are angry over the theft of our precious belongings, but are
grateful we weren't home. Adapt this blessing to meet your needs.
Option 1 focuses on loss, option 2 on gratitude. Do one or both of the
options. Fill a blessing cup.
Welcome
For everything there is a season,
and a time for every matter under heaven.
Welcome to this time for (grieving loss and/or giving thanks).
View the remainder of the blessing
here.
This sample is drawn from a larger
volume, For Everything A Season: 75 Blessings for Daily Life.
It's a collection of simple blessings, ideal for use in the home,
guiding "people in calling upon God's presence and blessing during
ordinary and extra-ordinary times, including blessings for adolescent
or mid-life body changes, getting a driver's license, struggles with
infertility, closure when leaving a congregation or group."
Available from
Amazon,
Youth & Family Institute, and
Centered Life. |
