Wrapped in Prayer and Love

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One of the greatest blessings I have experienced this past year has been a relating to a spiritual director. We met together this afternoon for the last time before the move to Gettysburg for seminary. It has been just one year that we've been meeting monthly. We have connected on such a deep level that it seems as though we've been together on this journey much longer. I feel our time together has been great preparation for seminary and future ministry.

Before we began, Pastor Linda went to her office and brought out a package for me. In it was a beautiful pink prayer shawl made by one of the women in their prayer shawl ministry. What makes it so special is that prayer is knitted right into it as the knitter prays for the person who will receive the shawl as she knits. There was a card with it explaining the meaning of the shawl and with some prayers. This was a recurring scripture theme. What an unexpected blessing--a reminder of God's presence and love as well as the prayers and love of his people. Thanks be to God.


Picture from flickr.

Comments

Unknown said…
Blessings to you as you make your move!
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Ivy said…
Thank you Songbird. When I read your recent post, I wished I had a prayer shawl to wrap around you.
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Anonymous said…
What a wonderful gift.
Friday, July 18, 2008
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