Holy One:
We live at mystery's edge,
watching for a startling luminescence
or a word to guide us.
In fragile occurrences
you present yourself
and we must pause to meet you.
Daily, there are glimmers,
reflections of a seamless mercy
revealed in common intricacies.
These circles of grace
spill out around us
to announce that
we are a part of you.
Underlying prayer are two simple qualities: opening space and opening our
spirits. In opening a space, we are intentionally setting time and place apart
to be with God. In opening our spirits, we are listening deeply to what our
own hearts wish to say, as well as listening for the heartbeat of God's presence.
This means that we may express gratitude, concern, anger, ask questions, or
simply sit in silence. As we listen, we may have a shift in perception, a moment
of tranquility, a sense of commitment, or the gift of a moment of stillness.
Whatever the experience, we trust that our relationship with God will deepen.
(From the Preface to Circles of Grace)