MEDITATION/MESSAGE
“Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us.” Ephesians 3:20
In life, we are constantly battling against our own sinful nature, others sinful nature, and Evil that is in the world. However, we should NOT have fear, as believers, we have the choice to turn to our father God, who has the power and ALL things are possible with Him!
“Lord, remind me how brief my time on earth will be. Remind me that my days are numbered—how fleeting my life is.” Psalm 39:4 NLT
Our human life is very short, and we are only here for a short time. Knowing that, we want to make everyday count and make the most of it! We do not have time to get caught up in the world and the lies it tells us.
“Be very careful, then, how you live — not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the most of every opportunity...” Ephesians 5:15-16
We have to be ready to stand strong and fight, like WARRIORS…as we are in constant battle!
WARRIOR I POSE DESCRIPTION
- Starting in Mountain pose, with feet together and hands at the side
- Beginning with the right foot staying forward, step the left foot back about 4 to 4 ½ feet, turning the toes to face the long edge of the mat
- Inhale, bringing the arms up alongside the ears, either
- keep the palms shoulder width, or
- for a greater challenge, bring the hands & palms together
- Exhale and turn the trunk, hips and pelvis to face over the front leg
- Inhale a breath, then on the exhale bend the right leg at the hip and ankle
- Rotating the thigh out so that shin and thigh make a 90° angle
- the thigh bone should be parallel to the floor and the shin should be vertical
*DO NOT take the knee past the ankle, as this puts undue pressure on the joint*
- Keep your gaze forward
Hold the position for several breaths
To come out of the pose, inhale and step the feet together returning to face center
Repeat on the second side
MEDIATION/MESSAGE
We are held. We are His precious treasure; hidden in the palm of His hand. He holds us. He holds our Hearts. He holds our Hands. He holds our Health. He holds our Revelation. He holds our Relationship. He holds our Gaze. I simply say all of this to say He has you. Your heart does not beat, that He does not feel it and your breath does not flow that He does not know it. He gives all that we have. It is a mystery. But we are Held. He gives you life, love, wisdom, bread and water. He is your source; without Him we are dead, empty, misled, starving and thirsty. But with Him, We are held. We are held together when we think we will fall to pieces; His hand the glue that keeps us one. We are held when He sees fit to reveal something new to us, that we will embrace the mystery and not fall from His hand but cling tighter. Nothing can snatch us out of His fingers. Nothing can convince us that we are not held once we've felt His hand around our hearts. He holds us close because we are His beloved; but He does not hold us tight because we are His beloved. You may choose to leave His hand and He will try to bring you back into His grasp for the rest of your journey. But if you so chose to stay in His grasp, a beautiful exchange takes place and you will begin to know that You are Held. All that you will ever learn about being held is solely expressed by the very act of being Held. In other words, God holds us that we may become aware we are held. Everything God expresses to us He expresses through Himself. When God wanted us to know Him, He came...so that we may....Today it is no different. Everything He wants to reveal to you, He does through Himself. May you know that you are held. Lord God reveal to each of us that we are held, by You alone!
BOUND EXTENDED SIDE ANGLE POSE DESCRIPTION
~Starting from Mountain pose, step your right foot back and blade it to the floor with your toes pointing directly away from you or slightly towards the back corner of your mat.
~Hips are open to the side, begin to bend the left knee. Drawing your knee towards the left pinky toe, rotating the inner thigh outward
~Taking the left forearm to the left thigh, lengthen the right arm over the head. You may stop here and breath.
~Feel the tension in your body and imagine His hand holding you and all that your life is comprised of....invite the Holy Spirit to reveal to you just how and where God is holding you in this very moment
~You may go deeper if you have it available. Take the left fingertips to the floor and send the right arm to the sky. Opening the heart, stacking the lungs one on top of the other. Again you may stop here and simply pray. God may I feel Your hands on my heart. May You Reveal Yourself to me, show me how I am held by You.
~Only moving into the full expression here if you are feeling led. Wrap the left arm under and behind the left thigh, bringing the right arm behind the torso to reach for the left hand. Rotate the heart open, lung over lung. Opening the shoulders and taking the gaze straight ahead. Trying not to close off the heart or lungs....let His hand reach into your soul and have His way. Breath
~Repeat on the other side.
SONG SUGGESTIONS
Held by Natalie Grant
You Have Me by Gungor
Hold Me by Jamie Grace
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