take time out of my day to better myself lyrics

Now more than ever, it seems the majority of us still feel we have to demonstrate that we are ‘keeping busy’ and ‘being productive’. FOMO – fear of missing out – is at an all time high and the excitement and novelty of finally being able to go places and do things has led to a lot of over-scheduling. The experience of working from home during the lockdowns of 20 has so blurred the lines between home and work that many of us still find it difficult to create any kind of balance. Everyone is busy these days, desperately trying to multi-task and keep all the balls in the air. The group may respond, 'For this we are grateful.Take time out? I must be joking.

Let us each in turn name something worthy of our gratitude, concluding with 'and so let us say.' Gratitude did not make it into the list of four 'cardinal virtues,' but it is sometimes rightly recognized as a foundational virtue. Let our prayer this morning be one of gratitude. Ignite communities of light and hope throughout the Earth. May the sacred web that unites us with each other, our God and all creation, Gathered here in a posture of prayerful openness, with listening hearts, loving spirits and a holy wonder. This great Liturgy finds expression at this moment in us, Glory to You, O God, Source of All Being! We are part of the Dance, the Great Work, the Great liturgy which is the Universe unfolding. In us the Universe enters into a great celebration of itself.

May we be open to the Source of All Being, Our God within and among us!Īnd to celebrate this great mystery of existence within such a magnificent Universe! Like all other creatures, we carry with us Wisdom and Values, the dynamics of the Universe.īut unlike other creatures, we must choose whether and how we will live in harmony We enter a new mode of human presence where we are not merely observers,īut where each of us is a participant in this moment of evolution. To creation which is not an event in the past, but a living event of the present. We awaken in our time to a Universe which is holy, The Spirit of God is Always with Us at This Time, in This Place He awakens as the Beloved in every last part of our body. My hand becomes Christ, becomes all of Him May my living today reveal your Goodness. When it grows difficult, surprise me with Teach me when to speak and when to listenĪttune my heart to the whisperings of your Wisdom.Īs I undertake ordinary and unnoticed tasks, Send your Spirit to inspire me in time of doubt and indecision so that, together, we can walk along your path. I need this freedom to make my choices today according to your desires. Please free my thinking and feelings and the thinking and feelings of others,įrom all forms of self-will, self-centeredness, dishonesty, and deception. May these words that he taught us become more than words. 'Your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.' I pray just for today, for these twenty-four hours,įor the ability to cooperate with others according to the way Jesus taught us to live. If I am to do nothing, let me do it gallantly. If I am to lie low, help me to do it patiently. If I am to sit still, help me to sit quietly. If I am to stand up, help me to stand bravely. Please help me to be ready for whatever it may be. I find myself at the beginning of another day. > Prayer Card At the Beginning of the Day It is there for each and every one of us. Let this presence settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love. May you be confident knowing you are a child of God. May you use those gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith.

May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be.

Take time out of my day to better myself lyrics