Happy Sunday, Friends!
Today we have a video with a riddle for you to solve in the next week and a reminder about our upcoming Liturgy for Families with Kids next Saturday!
Solve the Riddle
After watching the video, do you know what all of those strange things have in common? Hint: Remember this all relates to our friend Moses! If you can tell Pastor Mary what they have to do with each other when you come to our Liturgy for Families, she will give you a prize!
Daily Examen with Five Fingers
Last week we shared some ways to breathe and pray using your fingers as a guide. This week we have another way you can look at your hand and five fingers to go through a simple daily examen that kids can learn easily. Just choose a finger for each part to help you take it one thing at a time. You could do this at bedtime to help close out the day and settle into God's peace.
1. BREATHE
Start by looking at your thumb. Take a deep breath in and out, and imagine filling the space around you with God's love. Center yourself and know that God is present. Ask for God to give you wisdom and understanding.
2. BE GRATEFUL
Then trace your index finger and move to a time of gratitude. Begin by expressing gratitude to God. Ask yourself, what am I most grateful for today? Or, if I could relive one moment, what would it be? Or, which moment made me feel loved? Or, what little things did see, say hear, feel, experience that made today so good?
3. FEEL
Now trace your middle finger. Think back about what you felt at specific moments today—like joy, frustration, boredom, anger, empathy—and what God might be saying through those feelings. Did you feel safe to express your feelings? If not, how can you do so now? Do you need to forgive someone or ask for forgiveness? How might you learn and grow based on the experiences of the day?
4. PRAY
Next trace your ring finger. Ask the Holy Spirit to guide you to pray about whatever it is that God thinks is particularly important. You might simply choose one thing from the day to pray about. You might talk to Jesus about your actions, attitudes, feelings and interactions and ask for direction, share a concern, express thanksgiving, etc.
5. LOOK AHEAD
Finally, trace your pinky and think about the day ahead. When you think about your day tomorrow, how do you feel? Are you nervous? Excited? Worried? Why? How could you ask God for help and hope? Say a prayer for peace as you sleep and for God to make you ready for tomorrow.
Adapted from Training Happy Hearts
We hope you can find ways to pray and review your day with God. We miss you and love you!
Much love,
Pastors Lindsay and Mary