God in the Ordinary
“Be aware of the spirit of God at work in the ordinary activities and experience of your daily life. Spiritual learning continues throughout life, and often in unexpected ways. There is inspiration to be found all around us, in the natural world, in the sciences and arts, in our work and friendships, in our sorrows as well as in our joys. Are you open to new light, from whatever source it may come? Do you approach new ideas with discernment?”
— Britain Yearly Meeting, 2013
Today’s Invitation
Slowly and thoughtfully go about your ordinary activities and seek the many ways in which the Spirit is alive within them. Consider your daily habits. How and why were they formed? Are you open to the Light arising within the ordinary?
This Week’s Query
How does listening nurture your sense of oneness with Spirit, others, and the earth?
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This week’s messages are guest edited by Right Sharing of World Resources (RSWR), a Quaker organization that works for equity and a life of dignity for all. RSWR programs promote partnerships with women in India, Guatemala, Kenya, and Sierra Leone and encourage those with diverse resources to embrace our shared responsibility for one another’s well being. Visit their website to learn more about RSWR’s virtual and in-person workshops.
