Every Sunday night at 8:30, all twelve of us gather in the prayer room to pray together. The first duo that planned a prayer time made a really spiffy candle with all of our names written on the glass container, and so since then we've lit that candle to begin our prayer time.
Last night, we reflected on words of Henri Nouwen about abandoning what we cling to - possessions, fear, ambition - in order to fully respond "I do!" to the call of God. We talked about what it means to say yes to God in every aspect of our lives, and what holds us back from doing so. Every prayer time seems more comfortable and fruitful than the last, as we are knit closer together during the preceding week.
After prayer, Erin, Daniel and I stuck around and sang together - Erin on guitar, Daniel on jambay, and me just singing. It was perhaps my favorite half hour this whole weekend, which in itself was quite an awesome weekend. There is something just plain awesome about creating music not for performance but for the sheer joy of it.
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace!
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hi there bethany - so glad to be able to read your blog and to learn about your journey. it seems you're settling in nicely and finding a connection with others there - spiritually and socially. that's great.
i really do enjoy reading your blog - it's inspirational:)in fact, I find myself (selfish as i am) disappointed when a day or so goes by without a new post. - it's really okay - it's just me and believe me, i understand you will miss days of not writing in your blog. - no guilt trip intended. :)
i am currently reading a biography of Joan of Arc. i think of you as i read it - not because i think you're going to go off and save france or another country, but because of your steadfastness with your faith.
have you connected with nick's blog? he has started one while he's in japan - i look forward to reading that one too.
well, take care and until next time - love and hugs, aunt chris:)
ps - have you taken any pictures of the area? if so, can you post them?
Hi Sweetheart,
I love checking in with you through your blog. What's a jambray? Love, Mom
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