Moment of Oneness - April 28, 2021

7:00pm EST
Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81507551772

Meeting ID: 815 0755 1772
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Opening Song:Here In This Place  by Christopher Grundy  https://youtu.be/sgkWXOSGmOQ

   “Keep fresh before me the moments of my high resolve.” Howard Thurman

Opening Prayer

    Holy One, in these difficult days so much is changing, leaving us scrambling for control.  We are filled with hunger for things to go back to the way it was ….knowing that little can go back to the way it was…. knowing that we can’t totally take control...

There were crises in Jesus times, too.  He is quoted as saying to his frightened friends  “Your endurance will win you your souls.”  (Luke 21)  We, too, can endure.  We, too, can choose to do what really matters!

We, too, can ask ourselves “What if I……….What if we………..”  We, too, like our brother Jesus can change the world, one kindness at a time.

Help us today Sophia to remember the words of this prophet of old.  “ Those who hope in the Divine will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”    Isaiah 40:31

Silent Reflection: (1 moment)

Our Prayers of Petition

           Ancient One, we have looked deeply within ourselves...looking for a way to get through it all.  Looking for a way to help others.  Listening for Your voice.  Help us hear You, each in our own way. Help us keep our moments of high resolve.

 

Everyone is suffering right now. Pain, fear, anger, dread, hunger, uncertainty, unrest and violence are washing over our country and the whole world.  Help us put taking care of ourselves and loving others first...

 

Heal those who are sick in mind, body, or spirit today. Our hearts go out to them. Their needs are great! 

Like a mother watching her children learning to walk, we know You see us struggle.  Remind us that we are like those children.  Times will come when we can laugh...run... and play...knowing that You are here... around and within us.  

(Another moment of reflection)

Closing Prayer

  “ Knowing you are hearing us better than we are speaking, we offer these prayers in all the holy names of God, amen.”  Richard Rhor

Closing song: What On Earth by Earth Mama

https://youtu.be/1AvRCN-sogg

WHAT ON EARTH? by Joyce Johnson Rouse 

What on Earth are you doing today for tomorrow? 

Where on Earth are you going if you don’t find a better way? 

Every little thing we do really makes a difference 

What on Earth are you doing for tomorrow, today? 

We have the power to claim the future 

We have the knowledge to change our path 

We have love enough to move us 

To a vision that can last 

What on Earth are we doing today for tomorrow? 

Where on Earth are we going if we don’t find a better way? 

Every little thing we do really makes a difference 

What on Earth are we doing for tomorrow, today? 

Today is only a fleeting moment 

It will be gone in the blink of an eye 

But tomorrow goes on forever 

Like the footprints of you and I 

What on Earth are we doing today for tomorrow?

 Where on Earth are we going if we don’t find a better way? 

Every little thing we do really makes a difference 

What on Earth are we doing for tomorrow, today? 

What on Earth are we doing for tomorrow, today?