Today I went into work and started with morning prayer with the clergy as we always do on a Monday morning. The difference today being this will be the last time. I have been really surprised at how difficult finally letting go of my job has been. I officially do not finish until Thursday, however I have only a couple of things left to do which I shall be doing on Wednesday. I have had to go through every file on my PC making sure that I have everything in the right place and also that I am not transferring anything onto the memory stick that I should not! Today I cam across this lovely poem, I do not know where I got it from but I am so glad that I saved it!
Helen Mallicoat
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And God said unto Moses,
I AM THAT I AM:
and He said, Thus shalt
thou say unto the children
of Israel, I AM hath sent
me unto you.
Exodus 3:14
760. Squeaky bath noises from above accompanied by beautiful 11 year old singing.
761. An amazing night away with my hubby, to celebrate our 16th wedding anniversary.
762. Cream tea at eleven o'clock in the morning!
763. Inspiration from a market stall.
764. Rested fingers allowing me to do some more crochet.
765. My step mother in law coming and doing LOTS of weeding in my garden and planting up some new treasures that we found.
766. The beautiful sunny week we had last week.
767. Lovely hubby putting our spare bed out in the garden under the gazebo so I could rest without having to hide away in my room.
768. My daughter coming home with muddy feet.
769. My son bringing a new friend home to visit.
I AM
I was regretting the past
and fearing the future.
Suddenly my Lord was speaking:
"My name is I AM"
He paused.
I waited. He continued,
"When you live in the past
with its mistakes and regrets,
it is hard. I am not there.
My name is not I WAS.
When you live in the future,
with its problems and fears,
it is hard. I am not there.
My name is not I WILL BE.
When you live in this moment
it is not hard. I am here,
My name is I AM."
I was regretting the past
and fearing the future.
Suddenly my Lord was speaking:
"My name is I AM"
He paused.
I waited. He continued,
"When you live in the past
with its mistakes and regrets,
it is hard. I am not there.
My name is not I WAS.
When you live in the future,
with its problems and fears,
it is hard. I am not there.
My name is not I WILL BE.
When you live in this moment
it is not hard. I am here,
My name is I AM."
Helen Mallicoat
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And God said unto Moses,
I AM THAT I AM:
and He said, Thus shalt
thou say unto the children
of Israel, I AM hath sent
me unto you.
Exodus 3:14
It has been a great reminder of where I should be directing my thoughts. On that note I will continue counting my blessings with Ann over at Holy Experience this fine Monday evening.
760. Squeaky bath noises from above accompanied by beautiful 11 year old singing.
761. An amazing night away with my hubby, to celebrate our 16th wedding anniversary.
762. Cream tea at eleven o'clock in the morning!
763. Inspiration from a market stall.
764. Rested fingers allowing me to do some more crochet.
765. My step mother in law coming and doing LOTS of weeding in my garden and planting up some new treasures that we found.
766. The beautiful sunny week we had last week.
767. Lovely hubby putting our spare bed out in the garden under the gazebo so I could rest without having to hide away in my room.
768. My daughter coming home with muddy feet.
769. My son bringing a new friend home to visit.
I love that prayer, it's one I was given many years ago, I read it regularly
ReplyDeleteLots of love for letting go
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What a beautiful and moving poem. I'm bookmarking it :)
ReplyDeleteI love your crocet flower garland...and cream teas at 11 o clock sound perfect to me :)