A friend was telling me about a body prayer last night, and I thought that what she said was beautiful. So here is my feeble attempt to describe it in such a way that whoever reads this post will be able to pray the prayer. The movements are simple, but the impact is profound.
Raise your hands above your head, palms up, as if you are singing praise to God.
In so doing, you are opening yourself to receive God's forgiveness and love, regardless of the choices have made in life. You are standing with the knowledge that you are God's beloved, even in the midst of whatever struggles you may be facing. You are making a gesture toward letting go of past guilt, shame, and ickiness so that you can make room for grace, compassion, and joy.
Now, place your hands upon your heart.
In so doing, you are cherishing the fact that what you have just done is good. You are saying, “Let it be so.”
Finally, lower your hands until they are hanging naturally by your side, palms still out.
In so doing, you are solidifying that you have let go of all that hinders you and are ready to live a life filled with appreciation and warmth for the privilege of your journey and for God's faithfulness, love, and fidelity through it all.
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