Thursday, November 27, 2014

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO YOU!

Thanksgiving day provides an opportunity for us to give thanks to God and open our hearts and minds to others – spirit to spirit. 


PSALM 95:1-6 ESV
Oh come, let us sing to the Lord; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation!  Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise!  For the Lord is a great God, and a great King above all gods.  In his hand are the depths of the earth; the heights of the mountains are his also.  The sea is his, for he made it, and his hands formed the dry land.  Oh come, let us worship and bow down;  let us kneel before the Lord, our Maker!

PEACE BE UNTO THEE, STRANGER by Ernest Holmes
Peace be unto thee, stranger, enter and be not afraid.
I have left the gate open and thou art welcome to my home.
There is room in my house for all.
I have swept the hearth and lighted the fire.
The room is warm and cheerful and you will find
comfort and rest within.
The table is laid and the fruits of Life are spread before thee.
The wine is here, also, it sparkles in the light.
I have set a chair for you where the sunbeams dance
through the shade.
Sit and rest and refresh your soul.
Eat of the fruit and drink the wine.
All, all is yours, and you are welcome.

VERSE OF FIVE CONTEMPLATIONS
(Gokan no ge 五観之偈)
We reflect on the effort that brought us this food
and consider how it comes to us.
We reflect on our virtue and practice, and whether
we are worthy of this offering.
We regard greed as the obstacle to freedom of mind.
We regard this meal as medicine to sustain our life.
For the sake of enlightenment we now receive this food.
(Saba ge 生飯偈)


 In what ways do you participate in Thanks giving?  
Will you Pause today to give thanksgiving?

Make each moment count toward expressing your appreciation, gratitude and love through being thankful.  We invite you to Pause today.

Today’s Suggested Prayer and Meditation Tool: meaning to pause® bracelet: The Prayer Pause