A Prayer for Times of Uncertainty
Will the surgery be successful? What does the diagnosis mean? Will this relationship heal and grow or is it the end? Will I get the job? Will I get into the school? Will my loved one stay clean? Will we be able to get pregnant? Will the adoption go through? Will I stay in remission? Will I have the strength to get through this challenging time? Will we be able to pay our bills? And on and on.
Here is a prayer for the times of life filled with uncertainty. When life feels overwhelmingly insecure.
If possible, stand with (bare) feet flat on the ground for this prayer. If seated or lying down, feel the surface holding you.
A Prayer for Times of Uncertainty
Dear Loving, Gracious, Comforting God,
When everything seems to be swirling and moving, may we feel the earth solidly beneath us.
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When fear and anxiety threaten to overwhelm us, may we return to this moment and notice the breath. In, out. In, out.
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When our mind races ahead to what if this and what if that, may we remember the seasons, gently transitioning without any of our help or involvement. May we remember we are part of this creation. Gently transitioning through seasons as well.
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When the chatter of the unknown won't let us rest. May we get quiet. May we notice the sounds around us. The birds singing, the children playing, the rhythm of traffic moving. May we hear our heart beating and our breath rising.
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May we be still and welcome in Your love and let Your love comfort the part of us that is so agitated.
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May we lean into the wisdom of the soul-level, the whisper from You that even though so much is unknown, we are known, we are loved, and we can offer that love as we walk through this time.
Amen.
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This winter painting is created with a longing to remember the beauty present in times of uncertainty. The longing to remember the light that shines in dark, wintry times. The longing to be immersed in the beauty of this moment.
"Even Here, Even Now" (c) Bronwen Mayer Henry 24" x 24" (Acrylic on Canvas) SOLD