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May you find rest and peace as you seek God through
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“The use of the body in prayer...is a way of deepening our life of prayer. Just as nonverbal communication relies on gestures, tone of voice, and speed of speaking to reinforce our words, physical acts extend the meaning of our worded prayers. Physical movement and meaningful postures indicate more fully what is on the heart of the person who is offering prayers to God...In this process the mind comes under the reign of the body... and we experience a genuine connectedness between what we do and what we think.” - Doug Pagitt in Body Prayer

Disclaimer: These poses and sequences are just suggestions. Please listen to your own body and proceed carefully. What do they always say? Consult your physician before beginning any exercise program, okay? Blessings on your journey...

Quietness Sequence: Prayer Card

11/9/2012

 
I stumbled across this scripture in my Bible reading this week, and thought how true this can be for me. How often would it be best for me to wait, to rest, to trust, but instead I choose to "ride off on swift horses"? How often have I bought into the lie that being busy will make me safe, productive & worthwhile? I recently attended a workshop on Yoga Therapy & the presenter talked about how much stress impacts our health - could it be that what we need most is to find strength in quietness & rest?

This is what the Sovereign Lord, the Holy One of Israel, says:
“In repentance and rest is your salvation,
    in quietness and trust is your strength,
    but you would have none of it.
You said, ‘No, we will flee on horses.’
    Therefore you will flee!
You said, ‘We will ride off on swift horses.’
    Therefore your pursuers will be swift!
A thousand will flee
    at the threat of one;
at the threat of five
    you will all flee away,
till you are left
    like a flagstaff on a mountaintop,
    like a banner on a hill.”
Yet the Lord longs to be gracious to you;
    therefore he will rise up to show you compassion.
For the Lord is a God of justice.
    Blessed are all who wait for him!

Isaiah 30: 15-18




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