Psalm 112,
As Alexio Divina.
Welcome,
Welcome,
Welcome.
You are welcome here just as you are in this moment.
Nothing demanded or required.
Simply here in your life,
In your body,
In your breath.
Gather in with me to hear these words of encouragement and hope.
As you arrive,
Find a comfortable position.
Take some deeper,
Wider breaths.
And pause.
Pause in your day to rest.
To receive peace and tenderness.
And to know yourself loved and seen.
I'm going to read the psalm three times.
On this first reading,
Simply let the words come without attaching to any in particular.
Psalm 112.
Praises to you,
O Gracious One.
Blessed are those who reverence the Holy One,
Who delight in love-consciousness.
For they dwell with the Beloved.
And their children will learn of peace and justice.
Abundance and wholeness will be their heritage.
And truth will be their banner.
Light penetrates the darkness for those who face their fears.
Love stands by them with mercy and forgiveness.
It goes well for those who are loving and kind.
Who live their days with justice and integrity.
They become co-creators with the Divine One.
They bless the world with their presence.
In times of trouble they know not fear.
Their hearts are firm,
Trusting in your loving companion presence.
Yes,
Their hearts are steady.
They are not afraid.
Even their enemies are blessed by their love.
They are generous and give freely.
The needy are offered shelter and food.
Justice and mercy make their home there.
And their righteousness endures forever.
The unloving are witness to this.
Who knows when the seed will find a fertile heart?
The fruits of those who know love are blessing to all.
As I read these words for a second time,
Notice any that capture your attention.
Praises to you,
O gracious one.
Blessed are those who reverence the Holy One.
Who delight in love consciousness.
For they dwell with the beloved.
And their children will learn of peace and justice.
Abundance and wholeness will be their heritage.
And truth will be their banner.
Light penetrates the darkness for those who face their fears.
Love stands by them with mercy and forgiveness.
It goes well for those who are loving and kind.
Who live their days with justice and integrity.
They become co-creators with the Divine One.
They bless the world with their presence.
In times of trouble they know not fear.
Their hearts are firm,
Trusting in your loving companion presence.
Yes,
Their hearts are steady.
They are not afraid.
Even their enemies are blessed by their love.
They are generous and give freely.
The needy are offered shelter and food.
Justice and mercy make their home there.
And their righteousness endures forever.
The unloving are witness to this.
Who knows when the seed will find a fertile heart?
The fruits of those who know love are blessing to all.
On this third and final reading,
Welcome the words or phrases that captured your attention to bring their gift.
To unfold within you.
And offer the fullness.
And offer their fullness to your heart,
Your body,
Your spirit.
Praises to you,
O gracious one.
Blessed are those who reverence the Holy One.
Who delight in love consciousness.
For they dwell with the Beloved.
And their children will learn of peace and justice.
Abundance and wholeness will be their heritage and truth will be their banner.
Light penetrates the darkness for those who face their fears.
Love stands by them with mercy and forgiveness.
It goes well for those who are loving and kind.
Who live their days with justice and integrity.
They become co-creators with the Divine One.
They bless the world with their presence.
In times of trouble they know not fear.
Their hearts are firm,
Trusting in your loving companion presence.
Yes,
Their hearts are steady.
They are not afraid.
Even their enemies are blessed by their love.
They are generous and give freely.
The needy are offered shelter and food.
Justice and mercy make their home there.
And their righteousness endures forever.
The unloving are witness to this.
Who knows when the seed will find a fertile heart?
The fruits of those who know love are blessing to all.
May you go in great love today and know the blessing that you are to all.
May love abound,
May love flow to you and through you.
Be blessed,
My friends,
Until next time.
Amen.
