Sunday Prayer of the Heart

If by chance you missed the incredible French country house tour yesterday, do give it some love when you have a moment…it’s extraordinarily special.

This stream of consciousness prayer was penned a few moons ago, and I share it again this day with the hope it may bring light to dark corners and comfort to hearts I may never know.

Part of the beauty and mystery of blogging is this: ripples created here may extend well beyond where I can see. We need only begin from a place of peace and then trust.

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Sunday Prayer of the Heart

Let there be peace on earth…
let it begin with me.

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May I cultivate that peace
and reflect it wherever I roam.

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May I bring smiles, hope, and laughter to corners where there is darkness and despair.

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May I share good fruit and gracious hospitality
with others fighting battles I cannot see.

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May I look for the light and humbly reflect it.

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Oh that I might be a source of comfort
and fresh air to the atmosphere.

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That I might be a peaceful fragrance in the world.

That I might willingly go in vulnerable directions,
allowing my heart to be broken over and over again.

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That I might persistently return to love in spite of the cost.

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That I might not lose hope when the sting of death
and cold harsh days of mourning come.

Gather out of stardust, earthdust, cloudust, stormdust and splinters of hail one handful of dreamdust not for sale. Mixed media by Hello Lovely Studio. #langstonhughes #mixedmedia #hellolovelystudio
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That I might loosely hold my attachments and
glimpse the gold shimmering within eternal realms.

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Oh, let those realms manifest into reality!

Oh, may grace wash over me and you
til we are so free from bitterness
and so full of mercy our
hearts overflow with
forgiveness
and
sacred love.

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May the door of happiness
swing wide open to all.

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May all who seek rest, find it this day.

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May our lives bloom in diversity and pure harmony.

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And may stillness and quiet contemplation have its way with us.

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I lift this prayer of the heart as an offering to the universe.

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And I surrender my need for all to be well,
calling upon instead, a divine intuition
which welcomes a trustworthy energy
to pierce unholy parts,
reveal the everlasting,
and
teach a hidden wholeness.

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Amen.

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Thank you for reading, and I would love to hear from you if you have a moment, friends.

Blue hydrangea in antique French urn. #chateaudomingue #hydrangea #frenchcountry
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Please visit the epic house tour (Chateau Domingue!) from yesterday if you missed it…a study in European country authenticity and timelessness awaits.

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Peace to you right where you are.

-michele

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28 Comments

    • michele
      Author
      August 6, 2018 / 8:18 am

      Thanks for reading. 🙂

  1. Sara LeSueur
    August 6, 2018 / 5:18 am

    Love your inspiration!!

    • michele
      Author
      August 6, 2018 / 8:17 am

      It’s wonderful to have you here! Peace to you.

  2. Maria Palmieri
    August 6, 2018 / 5:46 am

    I want to wish blessings upon you. Thank you for such a sweet blog.
    I enjoy it and look forward to it daily. It’s such a peaceful blog.
    Thank you again.
    Blessings,
    Maria P.

    • michele
      Author
      August 6, 2018 / 8:17 am

      I accept the blessings with an open, grateful heart. Thanks for making this place a part of your mornings. 🙂

  3. Susan Jezeski
    August 6, 2018 / 7:08 am

    just simply lovely

    • michele
      Author
      August 6, 2018 / 8:16 am

      Peace to you, friend. Thanks for reading.

  4. August 6, 2018 / 7:23 am

    Beautiful dear Michele! xoxo Greet

    • michele
      Author
      August 6, 2018 / 8:16 am

      Peace to you across the miles, lovely one. xox

  5. Kristin
    August 6, 2018 / 7:43 am

    I bless my Lord Christ Jesus today. Let us have a heart of compassion.

    • michele
      Author
      August 6, 2018 / 8:16 am

      That’s a wonderful prayer for my heart this morning. Peace to you.

  6. Susan in MT
    August 6, 2018 / 8:05 am

    Twas lovely! I’m starting to ask myself each morning, “What can I do to serve others today?” It’s amazing how happy I am when I focus on those around me instead of myself. Our God is good!
    Have a beautiful day Michele.
    Susan in MT

    • michele
      Author
      August 6, 2018 / 8:14 am

      So so good. Peace to you as you begin a new week, friend.

  7. Karen H.
    August 6, 2018 / 8:21 am

    May this beautiful prayer of peace carry you through the week. Thanks Michele.

    • michele
      Author
      August 6, 2018 / 8:36 am

      Yes and beyond – peace to you, friend.

  8. Marilynn
    August 6, 2018 / 9:17 am

    Thank you for this beautiful poem. As Susan does, I ask God each day to help me help others. I also thank Him for all He has done, and continues to do, for me, and all who seek Him. I appreciate you daily for all your positive and inspirational thoughts.

    Marilynn

    • michele
      Author
      August 6, 2018 / 9:35 am

      Thank you so much for reading and your beautiful heart. xox

  9. Teresa C
    August 6, 2018 / 11:31 am

    Yours is my favorite blog. and I receive many….. Thank you for making my day.
    Prayers for you & your family

    • michele
      Author
      August 6, 2018 / 3:47 pm

      Well, that just buttered my biscuit, friend. Thanks for your prayers – I need em. 🙂

  10. Sandy
    August 6, 2018 / 11:44 am

    What an absolutely lovely post! I thoroughly enjoyed reading this and it served to remind me of a few things that are wanting in my life. Thank you Michelle! Have a wonderful week.

    • michele
      Author
      August 6, 2018 / 3:46 pm

      Peace to you, friend. So grateful to have you here.

  11. August 6, 2018 / 12:12 pm

    Thank you Michelle. I always enjoy reading — slowly — your daily posts after my morning prayer. You remind me to be gentle with my day.

    • michele
      Author
      August 6, 2018 / 3:46 pm

      And look – there you go again – adding a layer of sweetness to my day as well. xox

  12. Libby Guimbarda
    August 6, 2018 / 6:42 pm

    This prayer came at the perfect time. Thank you.

    • michele
      Author
      August 6, 2018 / 6:58 pm

      So glad you’re here. Just prayed for you.

  13. August 7, 2018 / 7:51 am

    Oh my , This was beautiful Michele! You have such a tender way with words that touches everyone who reads them! Thank you❤️

    • michele
      Author
      August 7, 2018 / 8:57 am

      So happy to have you here. xox

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