A prayer for June 07, 2021
Another Monday is upon us. Oddly, I went to bed a little earlier than usual last night and had a hard time getting out of bed today. It doesn’t happen to often, but obviously my body, mind and soul were tired. Fortunately, my schedule allowed for this rest. But then, I also have an Apple Watch that charges overnight and I picked it up and it’s telling me it’s time to stand. You see, I have it programmed to help me get at least 45 minutes of movement, 45 minutes of exercise (determined by heartrate not movement) and 12 hours of standing. Lately, I’m motivated to do my best to reach all three of these goals, even as my leg is healing. Biking indoors does not cause my leg more pain, so I take advantage of it as it’s also how I get my best cardio in right now. As much as my body wanted even more rest, my healthy conscious was saying “get up out of bed or you’re not going to get these all done today.” It’s still possible that I won’t due to some things going on today, but if I’m committed, I can do it.
What is helping you to stay on track with the things you are doing? How are you letting go of self-guilt if you don’t reach a goal in your day or week?
A prayer for us today:
O Holy One, we thank you for this day. We thank you for another week that is being laid down before us. As we start our week, help us to stay positive and make some simple, practical and realistic goals to achieve. Help us to stay motivated, to take initiative, and to be the best you call us to be.
Surround all those who are going through tough stuff, O God. I think of our friends who are in hospital, those who are nearing the end of their lives, those who are getting tests done and getting results that they weren’t hoping for, those who are waiting for surgery and so much more; those who are homeless, those who are not able to find a cool place to be this week; those who are hungry. Help us to help them in whatever way we can.
Continue to be in our hearts, opening our minds and our souls to things we might resist and/or we might not ever imagine could be. Give us strength, courage, and perseverance this week. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
Another Monday is upon us. Oddly, I went to bed a little earlier than usual last night and had a hard time getting out of bed today. It doesn’t happen to often, but obviously my body, mind and soul were tired. Fortunately, my schedule allowed for this rest. But then, I also have an Apple Watch that charges overnight and I picked it up and it’s telling me it’s time to stand. You see, I have it programmed to help me get at least 45 minutes of movement, 45 minutes of exercise (determined by heartrate not movement) and 12 hours of standing. Lately, I’m motivated to do my best to reach all three of these goals, even as my leg is healing. Biking indoors does not cause my leg more pain, so I take advantage of it as it’s also how I get my best cardio in right now. As much as my body wanted even more rest, my healthy conscious was saying “get up out of bed or you’re not going to get these all done today.” It’s still possible that I won’t due to some things going on today, but if I’m committed, I can do it.
What is helping you to stay on track with the things you are doing? How are you letting go of self-guilt if you don’t reach a goal in your day or week?
A prayer for us today:
O Holy One, we thank you for this day. We thank you for another week that is being laid down before us. As we start our week, help us to stay positive and make some simple, practical and realistic goals to achieve. Help us to stay motivated, to take initiative, and to be the best you call us to be.
Surround all those who are going through tough stuff, O God. I think of our friends who are in hospital, those who are nearing the end of their lives, those who are getting tests done and getting results that they weren’t hoping for, those who are waiting for surgery and so much more; those who are homeless, those who are not able to find a cool place to be this week; those who are hungry. Help us to help them in whatever way we can.
Continue to be in our hearts, opening our minds and our souls to things we might resist and/or we might not ever imagine could be. Give us strength, courage, and perseverance this week. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
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