I wonder so much about what Jesus was thinking and feeling that day over 2000 years ago. I wonder what the people in the crowd experienced. I wonder what the soldiers thought.
Whatever it was... I can be 99% certain that none of them thought "in 2009 people will gather and ceremoniusly remember this moment" (except maybe Jesus).
It's a honor to be able to do it.
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
one rock one word
Tonight was the last night of the annual Holy Week Prayer and Meditation Center. The youth have set this up for the past 4 years for anyone to experience. As the main person in charge, I usually don't experience it until it's time to take it down. That's just what I did tonight.
The table as you enter greets you with candles, flowers, instructions for the center, and a basket of rocks. Each rock has a word written upon it. If you choose, you may reach in for a rock. Read the word and meditate on it as you proceed. Pray about it, ponder it, ask what it is about that word that you need to consider.
I've drawn many rocks over the years. Tonight's said, "TRUST". Going with the instructions, I repeated the word, offered it up, and opened my heart and mind to hear what it is I need to consider about trust.
As I walked the labyrinth I kept listening intently for God's still small voice. My mind wandered on occassion, but I found my way back to the word. Once in the center, I lay prostrate, rock in hand. Previous experiences had me anticipating a solemn, deeply spiritual moment. I found this time quite different...I began to smile and giggle.
I went with it.
Trust is what I need to do - KEEP doing. With the new school term underway, upcoming transition with my job, and having new connections with old friends, I just need to trust. Trust what? God, my heart, my instincts, those who have been placed in my life this season.
Trust.... will do!
it's helped me this far =)
The table as you enter greets you with candles, flowers, instructions for the center, and a basket of rocks. Each rock has a word written upon it. If you choose, you may reach in for a rock. Read the word and meditate on it as you proceed. Pray about it, ponder it, ask what it is about that word that you need to consider.
I've drawn many rocks over the years. Tonight's said, "TRUST". Going with the instructions, I repeated the word, offered it up, and opened my heart and mind to hear what it is I need to consider about trust.
As I walked the labyrinth I kept listening intently for God's still small voice. My mind wandered on occassion, but I found my way back to the word. Once in the center, I lay prostrate, rock in hand. Previous experiences had me anticipating a solemn, deeply spiritual moment. I found this time quite different...I began to smile and giggle.
I went with it.
Trust is what I need to do - KEEP doing. With the new school term underway, upcoming transition with my job, and having new connections with old friends, I just need to trust. Trust what? God, my heart, my instincts, those who have been placed in my life this season.
Trust.... will do!
it's helped me this far =)
Monday, April 6, 2009
Spiritual boosts. Too available?
The ICYM youth set up the Prayer and Meditation Center at Christ UMC for the 4th year. We offer this special experience during Holy Week for anyone. The main sanctuary/Memorial Hall is transformed. A 35' 13-circuit labyrinth (Chatres) is surrounded by a dozen multi-sensory stations.
Each station offers a the chance to connect with God, reflect, pray, express, and ponder. It is open 9a - 9p Monday and Tuesday, 9a - 6p on Wednesday.
It's been publicized and personal invitations sent.
There will probably be about 75 - 90 people who go through it.
So why don't more people partake? Why do the regulars pop their head in and say "Oh, it's maze time, again."
I can't help but connect this attitude with many Christian's attitudes... "Oh look, it's Jesus, again."
What's your reaction to opportunities to just sit with Jesus?
Each station offers a the chance to connect with God, reflect, pray, express, and ponder. It is open 9a - 9p Monday and Tuesday, 9a - 6p on Wednesday.
It's been publicized and personal invitations sent.
There will probably be about 75 - 90 people who go through it.
So why don't more people partake? Why do the regulars pop their head in and say "Oh, it's maze time, again."
I can't help but connect this attitude with many Christian's attitudes... "Oh look, it's Jesus, again."
What's your reaction to opportunities to just sit with Jesus?
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