It’s December and time for Kat McNally’s Reverb. What an opportunity for me to take time to reflect on the past year. What has happened, why and wherefores? What have I gained or learned in the process? How will it all help me in the coming year? Let the reverberation begin.
Day 1: lists and prayers
Welcome to Reverb15! Without further ado, let’s dive in.
In her seventh ever blog post, all the way back in March 2003(!), the inimitable Andrea Scher wrote: “Maybe lists are like prayers.”
What sorts of lists do you have on the go at the moment?
What do they suggest you are praying for?
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The list I have right now is the the one for Susannah Conway’s December Reflections. It’s a list of photo prompts for each day of December. The prompts give me pause to rest, to feel. Who am I? What do I want? Where am I going? Am I doing anything worthy?
In this month of dark mornings and short days a little help and guidance goes a long way. It is like a cup of steaming hot chocolate, the smell of cinnamon buns baking, warm hugs, sweet kisses and a warm blanket to cuddle up in. The thought of these makes me feel as if I’m wrapped in a prayer – soft, warm and secure.
What am I praying for? I’m praying for the right words, hope, peace, love and compassion for myself first of all. I am praying that it would spread out to my family, friends, neighbours and so on and on. Like a ripple in the oceans until it touches all shores. I am praying for respect and kindness toward all living things. I am praying for survival of our planet. I am praying for myself. Amen.
That is true. What I list down is what I’m praying for. 🙂
Thanks Lux!
Lovely last paragraph, sister. Peace, John
Thank you, John! Hope you are liking your new church. Will have to hop over for a visit soon.
Lily
What a lovely prayer.
Thank you, Deborah!
Lily