Greeting
Hello, and peace to you today. This is CH (MAJ) Patty Jenkins with the 63d Readiness Division.
Message
As we walk into the New Year may we be aware of what is arising within us.
I arise with amazement at the presence of the Holy One.
I arise with gratitude for life.
I arise with hope that all shall be well.
I arise with courage to meet what will be difficult.
I arise with conviction to do what is life-giving.
I arise with eyes ever alert for beauty.
I arise with openness to greater truth.
I arise with desire for continued transformation.
I arise with compassion for the hurting ones.
I arise with grief still settled in my spirit.
I arise with a sense of kinship with all whom I love.
I arise with respect as others mentor and deepen my vision.
I arise with determination to make good choices.
I arise with willingness to help those who will need my care.
I arise with hesitation as I think about pain that may come.
I arise with longing for ever greater inner freedom.
I arise with happiness, knowing I am invited to live life fully.
I arise with love for the Holy One, my Intimate Companion.
Prayer
Compassionate Companion and Faithful Friend, thank you for the opportunity to walk into another year of life. Help me to be faithful, to be generous, to be yours.
From Out of the Ordinary by Joyce Rupp.
Here is the direct email and phone number for anyone requesting support
From the 63d RD Chaplain office,
usarmy.usarc.63-rsc.list.chaplain-all-users@mail.mil
650-526-9668