February 4th-11th, 2018 Mark 1:29-39
February 4th-11th, 2018
Mark 1:29-39
VISIO DIVINA
is
meditative/prayer practice that opens the heart and soul to connect with God
through images.
How
does this image speak to you about faith, purpose? Reading Mark 1:29-39 what
impressions
come
to you in relationship to this image. Can you place yourself in this picture?
What
feelings do you get from this picture? What do you think God is revealing to you?
Prayer
MORNING
Father of my faith and trust, you create each day new and
unlike
any other. I breath in and experience that spiritual
breath that
through Christ and Spirit connects me with you. I pray
that I face
this day as an unfolding wonder of your grace, love, and
artistry.
I pray to see you within and through every moment.
Cleanse my
heart that I may witness in fullness your presence and
joy. That joy
that leads me to serve you through mercy and compassion
to your
children. Amen
READINGS FOR REFLECTION
Use an additional resource like the Upper Room or any devotionals you
prefer.
Healed
Jesus continues his
healing spree in Mark 1: 29-39.
First Jesus heals
Peter’s mom and then the community as
they gather around
Jesus to be healed and freed from demons.
Demons-we can agree
that whether you believe in the nasty
spirits that invade
people, or they represent superstitious
misunderstanding
about the human body and illness, or
they are a
manifestation of the ugly parts of our sinful
nature, they need
to be dealt with. This scripture indicates
that it is through
faith, and Christ that this is realized.
We all have
personal demons, bad habits, addictions,
emotional scars,
and frustrations. It is through faith
that healing is
realized. It was in community that Christ
healed them. There
is no shame in needing help to
find peace of mind
and wholeness in life. The shame
is to go on
suffering. Blessed be the power of Divine
Love to cast out the
demons that weigh upon us
and drive us away
from Christ. May the power
of God bring us
home to peace and love. Ann
You may also like Lectio Divina a focused
reading and meditation of scripture.
Virtues for Prayer Each Day of The Week:
love of God- Sunday
love of neighbor -Monday
humility -Tuesday
self-denial -Wednesday and Friday
resignation and meekness -
Thursday
and thanksgiving - Saturday
Heitzenrater, Richard P.
(2013-08-20). Wesley and the People Called Methodists
ABIDING
IN THE SPIRIT
* Find your quiet center, empty your
mind, and be present
to hear the voice of God.
Color, write in a journal, listen to music,
use prayer beads to help your
focus. Concentrate upon what God
is calling you to understand, change, make,
explore…...
Sending Prayer
God you are my
guide and strength. As I set
out into this
day I know you are always with me.
you strengthen,
challenge, and bring me peace.
Lead me in your
light that I reflect your love
throughout this
day of your blessing. Amen
DAYTIME
Set
a reminder to pray throughout the day.
Embrace
the breath of prayer, release your burdens,
be
thankful. Recall today’s readings, the Visio Divina
and
meditate upon them and how they are affecting your day.
PRAYER
Father, I pause and stop to
behold this day
of your creation. I rest in
prayer and examine
my faith and response to your
grace. I set aside
my desires to lead you, and
instead claim the
honor to be led by you. Your
corrections are
my guide and strength. All praise
to you. Amen
EVENING
Questions
for Day that has Past
It is important to reflect upon our day and where we may be more present
in our faith and more expressive in sharing what we know of God’s grace
with others.
These questions are in response to what God begins within us.
God is the force to which we respond
God is first. We live in response to his love given through Christ.
Did
I love God in prayer with thankfulness and openness?
How
will I love God more tomorrow?
Did
I love others and share the beauty of God?
Was
I generous with my time and resources?
Did
I grow in faith?
Did
I grow in love for God and others today?
Did
I extend the forgiveness of Christ that I desire to receive?
Did
I take time to appreciate all God has provided?
Did
I love God through creative praise?
ABIDING IN THE SPIRIT*
Prayer
Lord of heaven and earth, you are the father
of beginnings. To begin we must end. As this day
ends so that new experiences, challenges, and blessings
may grow I submit into your loving grace. I breathe into
your peace and comfort and feel your presence upon me.
I pray to you for my failures in this day. Forgive me
for my selfishness, my reluctance, my doubts. Forgive
me for my anger, impatience, and when I ignored your
grace and failed to forgive. I prepare to sleep and be
renewed that with the rising sun I will arise in greater
faith and live as one worthy of the name Christian. Amen
posted by Ann Dill @ February 01, 2018
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