As human beings, we were created for connection first and foremost.

Without meaningful connection to God, ourselves and others. Our quality of being and quality of life will diminish.

So in these times of social distancing, we must look to new ways, which might just be ancient

ways of fostering connection, and in the power of God's constant redemption, new rhythms of connection will bring about

deeper relationship that extends far beyond the pandemic of COVID-19.

So every now and then, I want to offer a simple moment of connection,

a time where you might grow in self-awareness, grow in God awareness, and even hold in

loving prayer those around you both known and unknown.

So take the next few moments to set aside work, entertainment, cooking, cleaning, whatever it might be

to foster a time of meaningful connection and stillness and in prayer.

Father, son, son, spirit, lead me down the path of stillness, that I might know that you are God and that you are good.

I still my soul before you.

I slow my breath in and out. I rest in your presence. With courage, I my fear before you.

With love I hold my friends, my family before you.

With a mustard seed of faith, I hold this world before you.

Come with healing, oh God.

Come with

connection, oh God.

Come with connection, oh God.

In this time of crisis, this time of crisis time of pandemic work in and through us your people through stillness, through prayer, through empathy, and through action.

For your glory and our good we pray.

Amen. You're going to.

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