{"id":631,"date":"2015-11-13T12:14:32","date_gmt":"2015-11-13T12:14:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.passionatespirituality.org.uk\/?page_id=631"},"modified":"2015-11-13T12:14:32","modified_gmt":"2015-11-13T12:14:32","slug":"rest","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/www.passionatespirituality.org.uk\/?page_id=631","title":{"rendered":"Rest"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n
\"BLRGod calls us to regular rhythms of work, rest and reflection<\/em>\u2013 weekly Sabbaths and regular holy-days (holidays). <\/em>We seek to obey God\u2019s command to rest in order to be refreshed, <\/em><\/p>\n

to be still and to deepen our relationship <\/em><\/p>\n

with him and one another.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

INTO THE PRESENCE OF GOD<\/p>\n

Trust in God at all times, people. Pour out your hearts to the Holy One.
\nFor God alone my soul waits in silence.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Silence<\/em><\/p>\n

Sing:<\/em> Wait for the Lord whose day is near. Wait for the Lord, keep watch, take heart. (Taize)
\n“Come to me all you who are burdened and I will give you rest”, was the invitation of Jesus to those so harried around him. Come… and rest…<\/p>\n

Right now Jesus, friend, we\u2019re coming to You.
\nWe unload our burdens and preoccupations. \u00a0And we rest… \u00a0in your presence.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cMy presence will go with you and I will give you rest\u201d, was the promise God spoke to Moses as Moses explained he couldn\u2019t go on unless he knew they were not alone. Presence… and rest.<\/p>\n

Here you are, my people. I am present. I give you rest.
\nHere we are, Holy One. We are not alone. We receive your rest… and we can go on.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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THANKSGIVING AND LAMENT<\/p>\n

Dear God, we struggle, we grow weary, we grow tired. We are exhausted, we are distressed, we despair. We give up, we fall down, we let go. We cry. We are empty, we grow calm, we are ready. We wait quietly.
\nBlessed are the meek for they shall inherit the earth<\/strong><\/p>\n

A small shy truth arrives. Arrives from without and within. Arrives and is born. Simple, steady, clear. Like a mirror, like a bell, like a flame. Like rain in summer. A precious truth arrives and is born within us. Within our emptiness.
\nBlessed are the meek for they shall inherit the earth<\/strong><\/p>\n

We accept it, we observe it, we absorb it. We surrender to our bare truth. We are nourished, we are changed. We are blessed. We rise up.[1]<\/a>
\nFor this we give thanks. Amen<\/strong><\/p>\n

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THE LIVING WORD<\/p>\n

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Ps. 127 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 or \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/em>Exod. 20:8-11\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 or \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/em>Luke 10:38-42<\/p>\n

Matt. 11:28-30 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mark 4:26-29 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Eph. 2:1-10<\/p>\n

Silence for reflecting on the readings<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

RESPONSE<\/p>\n

: meditation ~ either lectio divina or gospel \"thecontemplation of Luke passage<\/em>
\n: give a cushion to each person and play restful music<\/em>
\n: surrender an item being worn or carried and place it in the centre of your group to symbolise letting go of an attachment to schedules or busy-ness <\/em>\u00a0<\/em>
\n:sing -\u201cThe Lord is My Light\u201d – Tom Wuest<\/em><\/p>\n

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FOR EACH OTHER<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s hold in the light and enfolding of God, our own distracted and busy selves, and especially today….<\/p>\n

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Silence or open prayer<\/em><\/p>\n

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CLOSING PRAYER<\/p>\n

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Maker of all, you laboured over creation<\/p>\n

And afterwards you rested.<\/p>\n

It was enough, and it was good.<\/p>\n

And we are creatures formed in your likeness,<\/p>\n

Made more for intimacy than efficiency.<\/p>\n

You know our limits, and you watch us tenderly<\/p>\n

Like a parent, even as we sleep.<\/p>\n

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In all our busyness today<\/strong><\/p>\n

Let there be moments of stillness, of quiet awareness.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Show us when we have done enough.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Where we have become too serious<\/strong><\/p>\n

Help us hear your invitation to play.<\/strong><\/p>\n

And when the day is over may we sleep soundly<\/strong><\/p>\n

In the peace of your embrace.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

In the toil for survival<\/p>\n

And the struggle for justice<\/p>\n

On earth as in heaven<\/strong><\/p>\n

Your Kingdom come!<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Amen<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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[1]<\/a> from <\/em>Leunig, M., A Common Prayer<\/em><\/p>\n

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