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Today, in Mercy, we stand on the far western shore of the Year of Our Lord, 2019.
It is well near evening. Our memories are silhouetted against the deep magenta sky as they sail beyond the shimmering horizon. We have lived, laughed, lost and loved in ways never to be repeated, yet never to be forgotten. The great turning of time goes relentlessly on, but we have written our story in its indelible trail.
With fireworks and reveling, popular culture will invite us to the brash celebration of our presence within this point in history. But, at the altar of our hearts, we recognize this long evening of reminiscence as a time of quiet thanksgiving and petition. It is a time of awe and trust.
Like flint struck against the almighty soul of God, we have been given life. We are God’s fire at this moment in time’s long unwinding. Tonight, we turn our spirits to those beside us, behind us, before us and we pray in thanksgiving and hope for them.
Together, we sink into the Dark Infinity of our Creator who sustains all life beyond our worries, fears and limitations. With innumerable universes, God balances us in the Palm of Mercy. As the midnight shadows fall, God closes the fingertips of grace and protection over us.
In the split moment between two years, we too become infinite – fire in God’s darkness, spark redeemed beyond time.
In 2020, we will forget this transcendent moment. The bright light of daily living will blind us to that piece of divinity shining in our souls. But tonight, let us remember. As midnight passes by, may our spirits kneel within us to the Awesome Mystery who holds us, as one, eternally within Itself.
A truly blessed New Year to you and your beloveds, my friends.
Music: Be Still My Soul – Kari Jobe
Lavish Mercy 
An inspiring and beautiful reflection! Thank you for these meaningful words. May God Bless you with happiness and good health for the new year!
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Thank you, Frank! All blessings and happiness to you and your family in 2020!
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Renee, thank you for your deep and prayerful sharings through word, art, and song in 2019. Blessings in the new year!
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Thanks, Mary Pat. Every blessing and grace in 2020!❤️
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Ever grateful for your beautiful and inspiring words! All the best for 2020!
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Blessings in 202, Cathe!❤️
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Thank you, Renee, for the gifts you share so generously with us each day. Today ‘s reflection offers a grace-filled message for ending 2019 and beginning 2020. So grateful to you and for you! 💕🙏Betty
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Thank you, Betty. Every good thing to you in 2020!🙏❤️
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Beautiful prose. A happy and blessed New Year to you and all!
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Thank you, and all blessings to you in 2020.
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Renee, thank you for sharing your profound gifts with us each day. You are a blessing and a hope for which I give thanks. Happy New Year.
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Thank you, Kati. May the New Year bring you joy, peace, and gracious possibility!❤️🙏
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Beautiful, Renee! Thank you for your beautiful reflection! May 2020 afford you many blessings! I wish you peace, joy, love and good health in the new year. What an inspiration you are!❤️🙏
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Love you, Lucille! Every blessing of Mercy in 2020!
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