Showing posts with label Peace. Show all posts
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Monday, December 20, 2021

Christmas Prayer of Peace & Renewal 2021

  Christmas Prayer of Peace & Renewal 2021





"O' God, our help in ages past, our hope for years to come."

As we embrace the dawning of the new year 2022 and the twilight of the present year 2021, we thank you God with a spirit of gratitude, not because we have not come this far without wounds, without brokenness, without unfathomable losses, and without infinite uncertainties, but because of your loving kindness and grace that has sustained us through dark nights, turbulent seas, bitter winters, and vociferous winds.

As we reflect upon our spiritual summons during this time of year commemorating the birth of Christ,

May our hope, our purpose, and our vision, be renewed and refreshed as we touch the lives of others with love and glad tidings of peace.

May our joy and our hope come alive again and become unquenchable as we inspire each other.

May we be gifted by the wonder, the majesty, and the bliss of excited expectation of new dreams and possibilities.

May our faith be reignited and set aflame by the breath of God.

May we be courageous enough to embrace the strength of our weakness, and humble enough to embrace the weakness of our strength.

May we be encouraged that God has never stopped watching over us and that each of us are on the heart and the mind of God.

May we continue to risk loving so deeply that we set the world aflame with infectious love, abiding compassion, overflowing joy, bountiful benevolence, and tidings of peace.

May such love help us to soar to new heights, greater depths, and infinite possibilities.

May we move forward in connecting with other’s hearts without reticence, fear, nor restraint.

May the flame of our hearts radiate brighter and brighter as one flame yields birth to another and another.

May we be renewed moment by moment and reaffirmed that we are loved, beautiful, gifted, resilient, and powerful.

May such an awareness catapult us to greater heights of inspiration, imagination, creativity, and possibilities.

May our wounds heal us, renew us, and birth us like the Phoenix that is birthed by the fire that consumes it.

May we remain committed to the journey of faith and the path of discovery as we give ourselves to inspire and be inspired, to touch and be touched and walk with those who look and hope for love, light, hope, and peace.

May our Christmas overflow with the presence of love, joy, hope, and peace.

May the New Year overflow with renewed blessings of hope, grace, rest, peace, goodness, and prosperity.

All these things we pray and ask.

Amen

 

Reverend Kevin A. Mason © 2020

Be Blessed


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Sunday, December 20, 2020

Christmas Prayer and Blessing 2020

 

Christmas Prayer and Blessing 2020






"O' God, our help in ages past, our hope for years to come."

As we embrace the dawning of the new year 2021 and the twilight of the present year 2020, we thank you God with a spirit of gratitude, not because we have not come this far without wounds, without brokenness, without unfathomable losses, and without infinite uncertainties, but because of your loving kindness and grace that has sustained us through dark nights, turbulent seas, bitter winters, and vociferous winds.

As we reflect upon our spiritual summons during this time of year commemorating the birth of Christ,

May our hope, our purpose, and our vision, be renewed and refreshed as we touch the lives of others with love and glad tidings of peace.

May our joy and our hope come alive again and become unquenchable as we inspire each other.

May we be gifted by the wonder, the majesty, and the bliss of excited expectation of new dreams and possibilities.

May our faith be reignited and set aflame by the breath of God.

May we be courageous enough to embrace the strength of our weakness, and humble enough to embrace the weakness of our strength.

May we be encouraged that God has never stopped watching over us and that each of us are on the heart and the mind of God.

May we continue to risk loving so deeply that we set the world aflame with infectious love, abiding compassion, overflowing joy, bountiful benevolence, and tidings of peace.

May such love help us to soar to new heights, greater depths, and infinite possibilities.

May we move forward in connecting with other’s hearts without reticence, fear, nor restraint.

May the flame of our hearts radiate brighter and brighter as one flame yields birth to another and another.

May we be renewed moment by moment and reaffirmed that we are loved, beautiful, gifted, resilient, and powerful.

May such an awareness catapult us to greater heights of inspiration, imagination, creativity, and possibilities.

May our wounds heal us, renew us, and birth us like the Phoenix that is birthed by the fire that consumes it.

May we remain committed to the journey of faith and the path of discovery as we give ourselves to inspire and be inspired, to touch and be touched and walk with those who look and hope for love, light, hope, and peace.

May our Christmas overflow with the presence of love, joy, hope, and peace.

May the New Year overflow with renewed blessings of hope, grace, rest, peace, goodness, and prosperity.

All these things we pray and ask.

Amen

 

Reverend Kevin A. Mason © 2020

Be Blessed
K. Mason





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Tuesday, December 27, 2016

HAPPY NEW PRAYER 2017

Happy New Year





As we embrace the dawning of the New Year 2016 and the twilight of the Present Year 2017,

May we thank the Lord for another chapter in our lives,

May we live each page with renewed hope, purpose, vision, and meaning as we touch the lives of other inspiring them to new heights of discovery and enlightenment,

May we live each day anew with joyful hope and unquenchable inspiration,

May we be gifted by the wonder, majesty, and the bliss of excited expectation for dreams to be fulfilled in the plan of God...through many dangers, toils, and snares our Heavenly Father has watched over us,

May we greet others with a banner of peace, songs of joy, and greetings of glad tidings of The Good News of Mercy, Grace, Love, and Faith,

May our faith be re-ignited and set a flame by The Holy Spirit and Sacred Breath of a loving and merciful God,

May we be enraptured by the safety and embraced by the infinite love of God...a love that will never let us go,

May we be courageous enough to embrace the strength of our weakness,
and humble enough to embrace the weakness of our strength,

May we be encouraged by the assurance that we are on the heart and the mind of God,

May we love so deeply that we risk to set the world aflame with love, joy, compassion, benevolence, peace, and Godly inspiration,

May the Love of God soar us to new heights, greater depths, and infinite possibilities not yet fathomed, Beloved of The Most High,

May we trust God without restraint, reticence, nor reluctance, and for doing so remain buoyant on his everlasting promises,

May the lantern of our hearts burn passionately and brightly
that others will see its light, be inspired, and be drawn to into The Community of God's Love, Grace, and Mercy,

May we be renewed, re-enlightened, and re-affirmed that we are
beautiful and gifted, loved and cherished,
and powerful and resilient because of Christ who resides within each of us,

May we be catapulted to greater heights of imagination, inspiration, potential, and creativity,

May we remain committed to the Journey of Faith and give ourselves to inspire, touch, and lift-up those who are broken, outcast, wounded, rejected, and forgotten with humble awareness, but for the grace of God,

May the New Year overflow in grace, prosperity, goodness,
 joy, love, and peace in our service to God,

May The Lord open and expand new doors in all dimensions of our lives
right now, during this season, and throughout the year to come!

You Are Loved,


Blessings For A Wonderful New Year






Be Blessed
Reverend Kevin Mason
(c) 2016
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Monday, August 08, 2016

Prayer: May The Lord Bless You and Direct Your Path




PRAYER: MAY THE LORD BLESS YOU AND DIRECT YOUR PATH


May The Lord bless and keep you ! Where there are two or more touching and agreeing in HIS name, God is in the midst working out HIS plan and manifesting HIS GLORY! It is an honor & privilege to serve The Lord!

May your barns and storehouses overflow with the matchless grace, power, glory, presence, joy, and peace of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! May The Lord bless your entrances and departures. May our Heavenly Father grant you favor and the desires of your heart that The Lord would be praised and glorified! 

May you be engulfed in HIS Presence and always remain assured of The Love of God that knows no depth, height, nor width! May HE anoint you and clear the path for you to do HIS Will! May The Lord charge HIS Angels to protect you from the attacks of the enemy Beloved of The Most High! 

May The Lord LORD lift up His countenance upon you, and give you peace as well as you and your loved ones now and forever! Blessings! 










Be Blessed
Reverend K. Mason


(c) 2016
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Monday, April 13, 2015

8 Hours of Meditation Music to Relaxation & Sleep


Rest, Beloved, in the Loving Presence of God Our Heavenly Father

Be Blessed
K. Mason


(c) 2015
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Monday, April 06, 2015

You Were Called By The Lord For Such A Time As This

YOU WERE CALLED BY THE LORD FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS






God has chosen us to be His vessels of Love, Hope, Inspiration, Peace, Admonition, and Regeneration to a barren world in the sharing of the Good News of the Gospel of His sacrificial love for all of humanity! “Who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?"(Esther 4:14)

In this place and at this time, God has chosen you. God has entrusted you. God has favored you. Importantly, God loves you so much that He sacrificed Himself for you, even before you existed! Oh, Beloved of Yeshua, “God knew you before you were formed in the womb! And before you were born, He consecrated you; and has ordained thee a prophet unto the nations.” (Jeremiah 1:5). What moved Him? It was Love! Thus, we are here to be beacons of light to inspire our brothers and sisters to embrace God’s Love Supreme and to press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus for each of our lives on our journey to the Celestial City of God! “Much will be required of everyone who has been given much. And even more will be expected of the one who has been entrusted with more.” (Luke 12:48).

Take heart and continue to press forward in God’s love and peace that you are indeed somebody special on the heart and mind of the Living Savior. Never doubt that you matter and even more importantly, continue to Trust God!


“If you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for all of God’s Beloved will arise from another place…who knows but that you have come to your
royal position for such a time as this?"
(Esther 4:14)




Be Blessed

K. Mason

(c) 2015
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Monday, December 22, 2014

MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR 2015



Season's Greetings & A Holiday Reflection






As you embrace the dawning of the New Year 2015 and the twilight of the Present Year 2014,
 

May you be gifted by the wonder and the bliss of excited expectation for dreams yet to come,
 

May you be greeted with a banner of peace and songs of joy,
 

May you be enraptured by the warmth of being loved,
 

May you be courageous enough to embrace the strength of your weakness,
 

And humble enough to embrace the weakness of your strength,

May you risk to set the world aflame with love, joy, benevolence, and peace,
 

May the lantern of your heart burn passionately and brightly
that others will see its light and be inspired,
 

May you be renewed, enlightened, and affirmed that you are beautiful and gifted,
 
May you be catapulted to greater heights of imagination, inspiration, potential, and creativity,
 

May you know how special you are and because of your presence, the world in a better place,
 

May your bounty for the New Year overflow in grace, prosperity, goodness,
 joy, love, and glad tidings of peace,
 

Now, during this season, and throughout the year to come!


Blessings For A Wonderful New Year




Be Blessed
K. Mason
(c) 2014
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Wednesday, November 26, 2014

THANKSGIVING BLESSINGS TO YOU 2104!

THANKSGIVING BLESSINGS TO YOU





May the Abiding Spirit of Gratitude, the Bountiful Harvest of Grace, and the Profound Overflow of Appreciation for the Thanksgiving Season bless us as we reflect on the vastness of the Miracles of God, God’s Love for Humanity and His Splendid Creation, and God’s Unfathomable Grace which blesses each of us beyond the depths of the human psyche, imagination, or soul! May your Thanksgiving overflow with a Cornucopia of PEACE, HOPE, JOY, FAITH, and LOVE as you gather together and render heartfelt reflection and thanksgiving for family, friends, those whom we cherish, and with every member of human race today and everyday! Blessings upon you always!  



Be Blessed
K. Mason
(c) 2014
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Wednesday, April 16, 2014

LIVING WATERS THAT REFRESH THE SOUL


LIVING WATERS




“Then he showed me a river of the water of life, clear as crystal, coming from the throne of God and of the Lamb, in the middle of its street. On either side of the river was the tree of life, bearing twelve kinds of fruit, yielding its fruit every month; and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations.”

REVELATION 22:1-2




Be Blessed,
K. Mason

(c) 2014
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Monday, April 14, 2014

YOU ARE GOD'S HANDIWORK




YOU ARE GOD'S HANDIWORK


You are the handiwork work of the LORD! GOD loves us to much that we are created in multifaceted hues, shapes, sizes. Because of GOD’S magnificence and love, you possess profound gifts and talents, all of which are designed to bless one another and glorify the presence and reality of GOD.

You are GOD’S INSTRUMENTS of Light, Hope, Peace, Joy, and Inspiration! It is our “Divine Calling” and “Pilgrimage in Truth” to live into both the manifestation and fulfillment of this precious and gracious gift!

Never ever for one moment, nor second, doubt your magnificence, giftedness, uniqueness, beauty, purpose nor destiny, neither the fact that you are LOVED with a LOVE whose depth, breadth, and height are so profound that its magnitude defies our full comprehension, yet requires our simple acceptance of this profound LOVE. You are LOVED because you are LOVE! Thank you for being YOU! Go in Peace today and everyday! Blessings and peace be upon you always






Be Blessed,
 
K. Mason

(c) 2014
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Monday, December 23, 2013

Season's Greeting & Holiday Reflection

Season's Greetings & A Holiday Reflection
As you embark upon the journey for the New Year 2014: May you be companioned by the warmth, Overflow with the joy, Bask in the wonder, Be showered in the goodness, Marvel in the splendor, Be a beneficiary of the prosperity, Be enraptured by the inspiration, Be revitalized by the renewal, And Be blessed by the glad tidings of peace During this season, now and throughout the year to come!
Be Blessed,
K. Mason
(c) 2009
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Monday, July 01, 2013

ACRONYM FOR PEACE



PEACE


Beloved of the Most High: You have not happened upon this meditation neither by accident nor by default. You were lead here by a gracious and loving FORCE that is greater than you. You have been seeking an answer(s)...a response. Stay a while and rest. "Be Still." Psalm 46:10

May you be blessed with the gift of peace on this day; even right now as you read and reflect upon this quiet meditation. May the LORD grant you "divine peace." Peace that surpasses all understanding, circumstances, knowledge, troubles, doubt, anxiety, and fear(s). May your heart be comforted and your mind placed at ease. May you be granted peace!

Peace. Peace. Sweet Peace Beloved.

Peace is not defined by the absence of adversity, challenges, or disappointments, but peace is the gracious and loving presence of GOD'S grace and presence of The Holy Spirit to sustain you and enable you to stand, yes, even right now, when circumstances would have otherwise overtaken and defeated you! You are not written off! Your circumstances have not defeated you! Do not give up!

Trust not in what you see and place not your treasures in earthen vessels, but have faith as "faith is the substance of things hoped and the presence of things not seen." Hebrews 11:1. God is still on the throne!

Take heart, comfort, and solace, because "the race is not given to the swift, but to he that endures to the end!  

May our Heavenly Father bless you and keep you always in His care, His grace and grant you His Peace.

Below are 3 brief Acronyms for Peace. Read Them, Reflect Upon Them, &; Rest In Them!


P - Prayers

E - Energize

A - All

C - Cellular

E - Energy



P - Positive

E - Energy

A - Activates

C - Constant

E - Elevation



P - People

E - Everywhere

A - Are

C - Created

E - Equal


Be Blessed,

K. Mason

(c) 2013
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Sunday, March 10, 2013

LIGHTS FROM THE CELESTIAL CITY OFGOD



LIGHTS FROM THE CELESTIAL CITY OF GOD
Prayer for Today: God is our strength, our hope, our refuge, and the light that provides sight upon our gloomy paths. On this day may you find peace, encouragement, and comfort in the presence of God's gracious loving kindness and be embraced by the rays of his love that radiates like the Eternal Light from the Lamp of Celestial City of God.  Amen. 

http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/l/s/l/lsliadsh.htm
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Here are the words and music to the great hymn, Like Sliver Lamps in a Distant Shrine
This hymn captures the essence of this Reflection
by
William C. Dix (Words) 1867
&
Charles H. Steggall (Music) 1867

Like Sliver Lamps in a Distant Shrine

Like silver lamps in a distant shrine,
The stars are sparkling bright;
The bells of the city of God ring out,
For the Son of Mary is born tonight.
The gloom is past, and the morn at last
Is coming with orient light.


No earthly songs are half so sweet
As those which are filling the skies,
And never a palace shone half so fair
As the manger-bed where our Savior lies;
No night in the year is half so dear
As this which has ended our sighs


The stars of heaven still shine as at first
They gleamed on this wonderful night,
The bells of the city of God peal out,
And the angels’ song still rings in the height,
And loves still turns where the Godhead burns,
Hid in flesh from fleshly sight.


Faith sees no longer the stable floor,
The pavement of sapphire is there,
The clear light of Heaven streams out to the world,
And the angels of God are crowding the air,
And Heaven and earth, thro’ the spotless birth,
Are at peace on this night so fair.

El Greco's "The Disrobing of Christ" (1577-1579) Oil on Canvas




Be Blessed,
K. Mason
(c) 2013
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