March 4 – March 10, 2012
Second Week of Lent: Living Legacy
Reflections for the labyrinth journey
The promise of God comes out of the rainbow-filled clouds and drops right into the lives of Sarah and Abraham. Unexpected, difficult to believe, and beyond their deepest imaginings, but also right at the heart of their longing.Promises come into our lives in all shapes and sizes, all forms and means. Some are as firm as rungs on a ladder, leading up to new perspectives. Some are whispers and shadows and gossamer wings. We strain to hear, to see, to believe, to trust. The promise to Abraham and Sarah was one of legacy, to be passed on from generation to generation. We hold that same promise, whether through children and grandchildren or through our life’s work or passionate pursuits. On this journey into the labyrinth, reflect on your own personal legacy. Allow some thoughts about what you would like to pass on to others to emerge.
■What do you need in order to bring that legacy to life? When you reach the centre of the labyrinth, pray for what you need.
■As you follow the path leading out of the labyrinth, let some ideas bubble up about what you can do to be that living legacy right now.
■What are you already doing, and what will you start doing, to pass it on right now?
Reflections for your daily routine
During a break in your day, reflect on the promises that are actively shaping your life today: a promise you’ve made to yourself about something you will do differently; a promise you feel you’ve received from God that gives your life meaning and purpose; a promise you have made to another person that you pay attention to and work on every day. If you have time, write a prayer that expresses your feelings about these promises – what you’re thankful for and what you need help with. Find a special place to keep the prayer and return to it when you you need to remember that your life is full of promise.
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