Today’s Reflection: Slow Me Down Lord

Slow me down, Lord.
Ease the pounding of my heart by the quieting of my mind.
Steady my hurried pace with a vision of the eternal reach of time.
Give me, amid the confusion of the day, the calmness of the everlasting hills.
Break the tensions of my nerves and muscles with the soothing music of the singing streams that live in my memory. Help me to know the magical, restoring power of sleep.
Teach me the art of taking minute vacations—of slowing down to look at a flower,
to chat with a friend,
to pat a dog,
to read a few lines from a good book.

Remind me each day of the fable of the hare and the tortoise,
that I may know that the race is not always to the swift—
that there is more to life than increasing its speed.
Let me look upward into the branches of the towering oak
and know that it grew great and strong because it grew slowly and well.
Slow me down, Lord, and inspire me to send my roots deep into the soil of life’s enduring values that I may grow toward the stars of my greater destiny.
Amen. —Wilfred Arlan Peterson     

Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario. Daily photo by Joe Barkovich.

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Today’s Reflection: MORNING PRAYER

Lord,

May I be able to appreciate the wonders of sky and earth;

May I be able to be grateful for the warmth of the world;

May I be able to obtain the assistance of friends;

May I grow in the wisdom of Christ and live each day with joy. — Bodmin Hermit 

Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario. Daily photo by Joe Barkovich.

Morning Offering is posted by 8 a.m.

Today’s Reflection: Morning Prayer of St. Francis

Lord, help me to live this day, quietly, easily;
to lean on your great strength, trustfully, restfully;

to wait for the unfolding of your will, patiently, serenely;
to meet others, peacefully, joyfully;

to face tomorrow, confidently, courageously. — St Francis of Assisi (1182-1226)

Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario. Daily photo by Joe Barkovich.

Morning Offering is posted by 8 a.m.

Today’s Reflection –  Morning Prayer

Remind us and reassure us, Lord,

that even though we stray from your path,

even though we wander far off in pursuit of our own desires and dreams, you remain constant,

your love for us unfailing, your arms wide open

to welcome us home.

May we show that love to all. — Bill Braviner

Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario. Daily photo by Joe Barkovich.

Morning Offering is posted by 8 a.m.

Today’s Reflection: Morning Prayer

Remind us and

reassure us, Lord,

that even though

we stray from your path,

even though we wander far off

in pursuit of our own

desires and dreams,

you remain constant,

your love for us unfailing,

your arms wide open

to welcome us home.

May we show that love to all. — Bill Braviner

Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario. Daily photo by Joe Barkovich.

Morning Offering is posted by 8 a.m.

Today’s Reflection: MORNING PRAYER: For every hardship I face, let me place it in your hands. Every emotion I feel, let it be your Spirit moving in me. Everything I seek, let me find it in your love. For every question that arises within me, let me listen for your answer.—  Bodmin Hermit

Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario. Daily photo by Joe Barkovich.

Morning Offering is posted by 8 a.m.

Today’s Reflection:  Morning Prayer

I arise and share this day with you.

I praise you for the light of dawn.

I carry your hope of life within me,

My Saviour and beloved Lord. — Author unknown

Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich, who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario. Daily photo by Joe Barkovich.

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Today’s Reflection:  MORNING PRAYER: Lord, as I begin this day, I ask for your guidance and wisdom. Help me to find moments of solitude despite my schedule. Grant me the strength to overcome any challenges that come my way and handle them with grace and compassion.—  Bodmin Hermit

Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich, who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario. Daily photo by Joe Barkovich.

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Today’s Reflection: MORNING PRAYER – Today is a new day. Yesterday is gone, forgiven, if not forgotten, and with it all my mistakes and failures. It’s a good day to be glad and give thanks, and I do Lord. Thank you for today, a new opportunity to love, give, and be all that you want me to be. Amen. — Bodmin Hermit 

Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich, who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario. Daily photo by Joe Barkovich.

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Today’s Reflection:  MORNING PRAYER – You are with us Lord Christ and we have seen you, In the mist rising from the moor, In the sun breaking across the fields, In the wind waving the trees branches, In the smile of a stranger, You are among us Lord… and we have seen you. Amen.  —  Bodmin Hermit  

Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich, who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario. Daily photo by Joe Barkovich.

Morning Offering is posted by 8 a. m.