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According to the Center for Disease Control, Falls are the number one cause of injuries

and death in people 65 and older, and the risk of falls increases proportionally with age

at 80 years over half of seniors fall each year.

You may have fallen physically, but have you ever fallen spiritually?

When I fall into temptation, I often have an overwhelming fear that I may have broken

my soul.

Do you ever feel spiritually weak as I do?

Do you ever fear you will never be able to stand or walk with God again after falling?

Well the theme of this meditation from Proverbs chapter 18 is learning to walk after falling

and relying on the everlasting strength of God for your balance and your care.

So to begin, whether at first light or last light, or the moments in between, allow the

next 15 minutes to be a divine sanctuary to encounter the strength of God.

And to allow your breathing to become peaceful, and your eyes to close softly, and settle

deeper into wherever you are, start to center on this holy place, this time of surrender.

In a few moments of silent reflection in the presence of the Holy Father, the Son, and

the Holy Spirit, you may start by listening and joining in this responsive

reading and prayer from Isaiah chapter 26, and respond, Lord God, you are my strength.

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