“Rest – Practicing the Practice” with Rev. Racquel Gill

And so as we begin to practice the practice, I want to invite us to take a few moments this morning and just rest your eyes.

Close your eyes if you feel comfortable.

Take a really comfortable gaze if you're not comfortable with closing your eyes.

Do what feels good to your body.

Open your hands or your heart to receive this gift God wants to offer to you.

I want you to take one big inhale.

And inhale the very presence of God, the power of God, the grace of God, the love of God that always flows freely to you.

Now exhale.

And as you exhale and breathe out, exhale the pressures of the world, the spinning of the headlines, the weight of this week.

Exhale and let go of the belief that God will not be with you.

and that God does not offer this gift to you.

I want you to visualize as you can softness wrapping around you.

Whether that visual is a warm and fuzzy blanket, a favorite piece of clothing that makes you feel seen, a hug from someone here or departed that you love dearly.

Visualize that softness wrapping itself around you.

and being with you right here and right now.

And now I want you to let the sweet sounds of Bobby's playing wash over you.

Let the silence of this moment sit with you.

And now with your hands open, move that hand to your heart.

Repeat after me.

I am enough.

I can rest now.

I am enough.

I can rest now.

I am enough.

I can rest now.