“It is all there, me, God, love. Like a tidal wave of star bursts, just when I think I’ve gone missing I show up again, like a star on a dark night.” – Lisa Zuercher, from Silence of Distraction, 13 April 2009.
The Cracked Cup
I looked at my cracked tea cup and reflected upon myself and smiled. The cracks represent part of my story and they bring me closer to God.
Where do your cracks lead you?
Your Resting Place
Travel into the heart of God and rest there. In this space you will find solace, peace and freedom. This is where you will find your resting place.
Are you willing to turn to the heart of God through your trials and tribulations alike and rest in his love?
My Prayer
“If I have all things, all gifts and all that I feel is pleasing but do not love then I have nothing. If I display an attitude of pity for self, if I gossip, if I speak anything but love for my neighbor then I do not have love. What am I willing to give up in order to attain love, in order to have love? Merciful Father you know my heart and you know my roots. Please forgive me my transgressions and bring me into your fold. Please do not leave me out to dry. Please do not turn your back on me as I am nothing without you. Do not abandon me to the evil that dwells for I am not strong if you are not my foundation. There is only hope where you are so please do not set me apart from your kingdom. Take me, hold me and feed me from the vine of truth. Thank you my Lord for your love, your forgiveness and for all that you do for me. Peace. Amen.” – Lisa Zuercher, from In the Midst of Love, 20 August 2013.
What is your prayer? Why don’t you take a moment from your day today and write a prayer for yourself. Will you do it?
Walking with God
I walk along the shore as the ocean laps at my heels. The seagulls caw a sweet melody overhead as thoughts dance in my heart. God smiles, takes hold of my hand and walks with me. – Lisa Zuercher, from My Thoughts on God
Where do you walk with God? Where are you meeting God in your days? Will you take hold of God’s hand and walk awhile with him?
Surrender Sweetly
Dear Lord,
When I think of you my heart sings in delight as I know all creation is from you, it is of you. The sunrise is you. The sunset is you. The ocean is you. The surrendering sweetly into love is you. Thank you.
What makes your heart sing? Are you willing to surrender sweetly into it?
The Open Door
“Behold I have left an open door before you, which no one can close.” Revelations 3:8.
The open door is an invitation to enter into the deepest Self, a place of solace and peace. A place where you and God intertwine in the bliss of the creation of you.
As you journey through your day what doorway will you choose to walk through? What will you say yes to? And whom or what is that yes serving?
Prayer
“Prayer is the all-encompassing breath of my-self with my Beloved. The beauty of this is the fact that it is. It simply is.” – Lisa Zuercher, from In the Midst of Love, 27 August 2011.
How do you define prayer in your life? Will you take a mindful moment today and offer up an action as prayer?
God's Whisper
God just whispered, “I love you.”
What’s your response?
Sweet Ecstasy
In the silence of my heart I hear the whisper of the wind and as the tender love song of creation tantalizes my senses into sweet ecstasy, I rest into the divine.
How do you experience sweet ecstasy? The divine? Will you silence your thoughts for a few moments today and treat yourself to holy rest?
Welcoming Life
Dear Lord, I flow to you as the rays of sun reach for the earth, as the rain drops soak into the withered land, as a smile warms the heart. I thank you for always welcoming me into your arms.
How do you feel welcomed in your life? How do you welcome life?
Be Still
“As I stood on rock beach this afternoon allowing God to speak the words ‘Be still and know that I am God’ (Psalm 46:10 ESV), be still and know that I am, be still and know, be still, be, I became one with everything just as I am. No need for pretense. No need to be anything other than who I am. I just am.” – Lisa Zuercher, 3 October 2015, from Reflections on My Day, Silent Retreat, Cohasset, MA.
Why don’t you delve into your interior space and search out who you are? Who do you say you are?
A Clear Lens through which to See
“It is amazing to find God in all things, in all ways and at all times. Finding comfort in Him who created me is an undeniable aspect of my ability to live and be free. Through the actions of searching, discernment, and contemplation I am able to see the world differently, see the world through the lens of God.” – Lisa Zuercher, from The Everyday, 16 October 2015.
Are you willing to see the world differently today, through Loving eyes? Will you take a loving moment today to search, discern and contemplate different ways in which to see?
Gratitude
“You are the wind in my sails, the ray in my light, the twinkle in my eyes, the breath in my lungs, the blood in my veins. You are all that is good and kind and thoughtful and gracious. You are the best parts of all everything. You are Love. And so it is. Thank you Lord. Peace. Amen.” – Lisa Zuercher, from The Everyday, 13 February 2015.
Do you recognize God in the everyday? If not, can you try to see God in something today? Where will you look for God today? For what are you thankful?
Freedom of Heart
“You give freedom to my heart.” – Psalm 119:32.
At the intersection of faith, hope and love I am saying YES to Everything as God placed it before me.
What are you saying yes to? Does that yes bring freedom to your heart?
Living Prayer
I am the living prayer of God. Repeat these words on your in-breath and on your out-breath. Allow the depth of the message to envelop you. Then rest in its beautiful healing light.
How will you walk through this day knowing that you are the living prayer of God? Will you embrace all of you, each aspect of yourself just as you are as prayer? How do you feel knowing that your life lived is prayer?
Bask in Creation
“My heart fluttered, I grabbed my camera and ran outside. When I saw the sun with my own eyes I leapt for joy and galloped across the lawn to the boulders. The sunrise was marvelous bringing with it urgings of song and dance – but what to sing and what to dance. So I allowed myself to step back and bask in the glory of a singing ocean and dancing gulls. God is brilliant. Creation astounding.” – Lisa Zuercher, 4 October 2015 from Reflections on My Day, Silent Retreat, Cohasset, MA.
What brings you to song and dance? Where do you bask in the glory of all creation? How will you spend your day today? Why don’t you look around for moments, happenings that will make your heart dance and sing!
Direction of Your Light
Dear Lord,
Take hold of me and point me in the direction of your Light. Allow me to shine your brilliance in the world and walk with peace in my heart. Amen.
Will you allow brilliance and peace to envelope you today?
Celebrate You
"Walking through the tides of life, embracing the ebb and flow, reminds me that the journey is the most delicious part. Are we all not lovingly hand-crafted for the glorious joy of God? Are we not all the masterpieces of His creation, a timeless delight? I urge you to celebrate the biggest production ever made -- YOU." - Lisa Zuercher