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What our veterans fight for

11 Nov 2019 Comments Off on What our veterans fight for

by uniquelyyourscraftjournal in Perspectives, Prayer Journal Tags: Veteran

Dear fellow journalers,

I was going to save this video for Memorial Day but it so fits here..

~Sallie

Prayer quotes

27 Apr 2016 Comments Off on Prayer quotes

by uniquelyyourscraftjournal in Prayer Journal Tags: Mother Teresa, Pope Francis, Prayer

Prayer

Dear Fellow Journalers,

I won’t begin to tell you how many prayer quotes there are!Every religious sect has hundreds. So I hope these few will serve as a stepping off point for you to explore (share if you wish) as you travel your faith journey.

~Sallie

Pope Francis says that prayer is like “speaking to a friend; in prayer one opens one’s heart.”

“The value of consistent prayer is not that He will hear us, but that we will hear Him.” William McGill

“Saying one’s prayers Isn’t exactly the same thing as praying.” L.M. Montgomery -“Anne of Green Gables”

“God speaks in the silence of the heart. Listening is the beginning of prayer.” Mother Teresa

Prayer journal web sites

22 Apr 2016 Comments Off on Prayer journal web sites

by uniquelyyourscraftjournal in Prayer Journal Tags: Prayer, sites

Dear Fellow Journalers,

Are you looking for inspiration? Try these prayer journal sites.

~Sallie

http://rachelwojo.com/ways-to-keep-a-prayer-journal/

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ej2JJktifU

http://www.embracinghome.com/keep-christian-prayer-journal/

http://ourdailybread.org/?s=prayer+journal&site=1&start=8

How to start writing your Prayer Journal and Bonus Tutorial video on Faith Journals

20 Apr 2016 Comments Off on How to start writing your Prayer Journal and Bonus Tutorial video on Faith Journals

by uniquelyyourscraftjournal in Prayer Journal Tags: Bible, Tutorial

Dear Fellow Journalers,

There are some people who suggest that a prayer journal is a list of people in you life who need God’s help in some way. “They say” “Write the person’s name, their specific need and ask God’s help for them.” It sounds like a written prayer chain doesn’t it?

There are some people who suggest that a prayer journal is a list of YOUR needs – a type of venting process.

There are some people who suggest that a prayer journal is a listing of prayers, hymns or quotes that inspire you.

There are some people who underline psalms or passages in the Bible and re-write them in their journal and use the phrase as a prompt.

All of the above can be used in a Prayer Journal. Your journal tells the story of your life as a Christian and however you decide to tell it is okay.

How do you start? Start with a prayer praising God for His goodness and forgiveness for your sins. Ask God to reveal what He wants you to know and understand.

You should always date your pages and then list what is on your mind. Choose a scripture verse or story and write about it. If you practice mindfulness this would be a good time to stop and mediate. Write down what thoughts God is impressing on your mind. Finish with a prayer of thanks.

I wanted to share this tutorial with you today. It runs about 20 minutes.

~Sallie

Labrynth

15 Apr 2016 Comments Off on Labrynth

by uniquelyyourscraftjournal in Prayer Journal Tags: Holy Family Retrest House, Labrynth

Dear Fellow Journalers,

The labyrinth is an ancient circular pattern that leads the walker on a path to its center. It is not a maze, as there is only one way in and one way out and no dead ends that would make the seeker choose directions.

Many people see a labyrinth as a metaphor for life’s journeys offering lessons as they walk their path.

“Stand at the crossroads and look, ask for the ancient oaths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it and you will find rest for your souls.” Jeremiah 6:16

How do you use a labyrinth? The following comes from Holy Family Retreat House.

WALKING THE LABYRINTH

There is no single correct way of walking the labyrinth as a spiritual practice.
Feel free to walk in a way that expresses your unique relationship with the divine.

At the Entrance

Begin in silence. Walk slowly with an open mind and heart. Become aware of your breath and let go of thoughts, judgments, and internal commentaries. Allow yourself to find the pace your body wants to go. Just be here in the present moment.

Three Stages of the Walk

I. Purgation (Emptying) ~ Walk slowly and breathe mind fully. Empty yourself of thoughts, burdens, and distractions. This is the time to open your heart and quiet your mind. Become empty like the great circle at the labyrinth’s center. Remember God is breathing with you and through you.

II. Illumination (Receiving) ~ When you reach the center, breathe mind fully and stay there as long as you like. This is a place of meditation and prayer. Receive from God what is there for you to receive. Imagine yourself as an empty vessel being filled with God’s love and peace. Remember that God lives at the center of your being.

III. Union (Returning) ~ As you leave, breathe mind fully and follow the same path out of the center as you came in. In your departing, you are joining God and God’s healing power at work in the world. Each time you walk the labyrinth you become more empowered to find and do the work you feel your soul reaching for.