Day 126 | Thursday, 23 July 2020

Day 126  |  Thursday, 23 July 2020

 Exercise Group #2

•           Exercise #1 – Squats
•           Exercise #2 – Seated Sit Ups
•           Exercise #3 – Leg Extension
•           Exercise #4 – Seated Back Extension

                   Sit securely toward the front of a sturdy armless chair, with feet flat on the floor and shoulder-width apart.  Place your hands under your thighs.  On the exhale, slowly bend forward from the hips.  Keep your back and neck straight.  Slightly relax your neck and lower your chin, and slowly bend farther forward.  Allow your hands to slide down toward the heels or to a point of tension.  Hold the position for 10 to 30 seconds.  Slowly inhale and straighten up by pulling your abdominal muscles toward the spine.  Repeat the stretch three to five times. TIP: when straightening, slowly uncurl each part of the spine, starting from the pelvis and working your way up.

          Do three or four reps of all four exercises for a good program.

 An Affirmation:
“The Practice of Prayer – 2”
“(Matthew 6:6; Ephesians 6:18a; 1 Timothy 2:8; 1 Peter 4:7; Jude 1:20)”

“We believe these things to be true about prayer:

that whenever we pray, we should go into our room and shut the door and pray to our Father who is in secret; and our Father who sees in secret will reward us. 

that we should pray in the Spirit at all times in every prayer and supplication.

that in every place people should pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or argument.

that the end of all things is near; therefore, we should be serious and discipline ourselves for the sake of our prayers.

that we should build ourselves up on our most holy faith and pray in the Holy Spirit.”

A Prayer for Renewal
“We come to you, O great One, to renew our tired spirits.

Let us rest in you awhile and feel you surrounding us in safety and love. [long silence] It is our rest in you that calls forth new strength.

For the weary, we pray for comfort and peace.

For the worried, we pray for solace and reassurance.

For the desperate, we pray for relief and hope.

Help us all to set our priorities differently, so that you come before all other demands in our lives - for only then, we know, O God, may we be filled with your life once again for the fullest living on this earth.

Hear our prayers and grant us your peace. Amen.”

Today: Prayers for the residents of Orchard Grove, the staff and the staff member now quarantined.
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 Quote: “Behind all words and gestures, behind all thoughts and feelings, there is an inner center of prayer where we can meet one another in the presence of God.” -Bede Griffiths