Another poem/prayer for slowing
down. Blessing from Jan Richardson
Even in the desert,
even in the wilderness,
sabbath comes.
May you keep it.
Light the candles,
say the prayers:
Welcome, sabbath.
Welcome, rest.
Enter in
and be our guest.
What would it mean to treat the
Sabbath like a guest? Would you keep
texting on your phone if the Sabbath were sitting in the chair? Would you stand at the sink shoveling food into
your mouth if the Sabbath were in your home?
What would you ask the Sabbath? Seriously,
sincerely, what questions do you have after reading these morning meditations
on slowing down this month? Our Jewish siblings
light a candle to welcome the Sabbath.
You could do the same thing. Here
is the prayer our Jewish friends pray, “Blessed are You, God, Ruler of the
universe, who sanctified us with the commandment of lighting Shabbat candles.” Then begin to bless people in your family
and friends. Bless creation outside your
window. Bless your life. Remember from yesterday, your words don’t
have to be eloquent or extravagant or even rhyme! Let words flow and moments of beautifully
uncomfortable silence, too. And let God
and the Sabbath bless you this day with moments to rest and notice the rest as
a guest. Amen.
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