Flannel Quarantine Diaries: Log Day 9

Pushing Through Obstacles and Achieving Your Goals

#COVAD19 Social (Physical) Distancing Log Day 03242020

Mood: Playful

I used to be engaged to a minister, we had been together for seven years before we Consciously Uncoupled. The words I think we used was, "we were no longer called to be together." In some weird way it was a very appropriate way to separate from a minister. Kayla, my ex, and I moved to Rochester ten years ago. Right after my dad had passed away. We went to the Philippines together to see him before he died. But, before we left for the Philippines and for adventures unknown we went to her church that she was a 'minister-in-training,' Skyline Community Church in Oakland, CA. We went to the Sunday service before we were traveling out of the country. During the service they had a Unison Prayer at the time we were going through some life transitions and globally we were experiencing a recession. I felt that the Unison Prayer would be appropriate for what is going on in the world, now.

It goes something like this:

God is our refuge and strength,

A loving presence in time of trouble.

Though waters roar and mountains tremble,

We need not fear though the earth may change.

Who among you will respond?

We are here -- I am here -- to embody God's love in this world.

O Blessed One, You know all hearts.

You are ever with us; may love guide our lives.

In the name of all those who have come before us seeking truth and love,

Let us add our names, Amen.

We are the Light and the Blessings of the world here to do good work and deeds from our hearts.

I hope you are surrounded by people who love, care, and support you. If you are not able to be together physically I hope you are keeping each other in your hearts. Please do not make life decisions from a place of fear. It never ever turns out well. Stay safe. Stay home. Wash yo hands!

Godspeed