Connecting To The Divine

As you stroll on the beach, you stop to rest while drifting into the sound of the rhythm and quiet roll of waves. With each breath, you are transported by feeling the beauty and timeless wisdom of this meditation. As we allow ourselves to relax and contemplate this beautiful 11th step prayer (also known as the St. Francis Prayer), we find ourselves in conscious contact with the God of our understanding by the ageless wisdom offered in this age-old prayer.

Transcript

Imagine yourself in a beautiful place.

Imagine yourself walking along a beautiful beach,

Listening to the waves as they go in and out.

As you walk along this beach,

You decide to take a seat on a comfortable space.

While listening to the ocean,

You're breathing in and out the soft,

Gentle roll of the waves.

And this prayer comes to you.

Lord,

Make me a channel of Thy peace,

That where there is hatred,

I may bring love.

That where there is wrong,

I may bring spirit of forgiveness.

That where there is discord,

I may bring harmony.

That where there is error,

I may bring truth.

That where there is doubt,

I may bring faith.

That where there is despair,

I may bring hope.

That where there are shadows,

I may bring light.

That where there is sadness,

I may bring joy.

O divine Master,

Grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console.

To be understood as to understand.

To be loved as to love.

For it is in the giving that we receive,

It is in the pardoning that we are pardoned,

And it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.

Come back to your breath.

Hear the slow,

Gentle roll of the waves.

Breathing in and out.

Being grateful for this time and moment that you can share in this intimacy with your higher power.

And be grateful for this moment.

Slowly open your eyes,

Feeling the air on your skin,

And know you are safe and can return here anytime you would like.

Reviews

Great morning meditation

The perfect prayer for me this morning. Thank you and blessings.