I'm slowly reading
I heard somewhere; 'Never judge a book by the cover' but in this case I did! I'm hopeless at sticking to plans and programmes and reading schemes. This one, in the title and the sub-title seemed written for me! Each short chapter has an anecdote from the writers' lives, and what can be learned from it, a blessing prayer, and a 'life application' suggestion geaded 'A Good Enough Step'.
Hence the rubber band on my wrist to remind me to pray (doesn't seem to work, currently only reminds me I haven't prayed yet) a day the suggestion to use a regular daily event to take a moment to pray. Something a bit like sending a WhatsApp or text to... to God. Or Jesus. Or the Holy Spirit. A postcard, maybe.
I've hooked the 'text' to my cup of coffee. I have three coffees every day; breakfast, morning, and after lunch. I usually remember at least one. Truthfully, I'm more likely to say, 'oh bother, I've finished the coffee and I meant to send you a 'good morning' text first...'
The perils of doing something else at the same time as eating and drinking. The cake or biscuits or chocolates are consumed without giving them any attention; I might just as well left them in the tin!
My resolution for this week is to notice, and be thankful, rather than waste an experience an opportunity for pleasure.
This song was billed as 'a 300 year-old song about living in the moment'. I guess that is part of what it is about... the joy of nature in early Summer, and a celebration of love and tenderness, (with a subtext of a young man trying to persuade a shepherdess to join him in enjoying the beauty of nature with him)
What an amazing instrument he is playing. It's a theorbo.
Oh yes. The perils of doing something else while eating. I try to be in the moment but am so easily distracted.
ReplyDeleteI have never heard of a theorbo. I must point it out to my musical son.
I love the sound. He's made a number of YouTube videos.
DeleteI go through a day, not spending 'proper' time with God, but remembering Him mostly when I'm in the garden and have to stop to send a paeon of praise for a beautiful rose. Or a sunset. Or anything really breathtaking.
ReplyDeleteThat's like me. I'm a bit in awe of people who set aside time every day...
DeleteMy aim has always been to spend a short time in prayer when I first wake up, and do my daily Bible reading straight after breakfast.* Which works some of the time! I am grateful that retirement has made things easier. *a habit I learned from my parents 60 years ago. But during the day there are lots of " arrow prayers" [short, fast and to the point] three sorts - please, thank-you and help
ReplyDeleteit's the morning prayer and Bible reading I'm not diligent about! Sometimes I manage for several days in a row...! Arrow prayers through the day are easier.
DeleteYes, I was introduced to the idea of "arrow prayers" in a course last year and I find it helpful. Trying to remember to say grace as well, not always aloud.
DeleteGrace before meals, and occasionally as an appreciation for clean water to drink after seeing a water aid appeal... yes.
DeleteWhen I remember...
DeleteI fail at remembering things. I do best with lists - when I remember to look at them.
ReplyDeleteSending hugs and thanks again for sharing amazing music.
I have to admit the chaos has got a bit more lively since I've given myself licence to be disorganised. After years and years of gyrating around the county or sitting in classrooms and practise rooms keeping an eye on the clock it's a relief not to have to be so tightly organised, except for 'special' occasions (doctor, dentist, etc)
DeleteLiving in and appreciating the moment is something that sounds wonderful but is all too easy to ignore or forget.
ReplyDeleteThe theorbo is an incredible instrument - not easy to find your way around such a large instrument, a bit like nursing a cello.
I found 6 strings on the guitar to be 2 too many (I used to play the cello, but not for years now). I'm so out of the habit of doing one thing at a time.
DeleteI am very haphazard about devotion, but I argue with myself that prayer no matter how haphazard is better than none. A feeble argument, but it makes me feel slightly better about my being chaotic. My job was very organized and involved strict time management so once I retired whey hey I embraced the chaos. Wow that is some instrument, I would not like to carry that around. Lovely music. Regards Sue H
ReplyDeleteHaphazard is a good word!
DeleteI used to think that travelling with a cello was difficult; then I met a harpist...