2020 Advent Meditation

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Blue Ocean Advent 2020 Meditation | Week 1, Day 3 Sep 29, 2026

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Variation on a Prayer of St. Patrick

I breathe in hope as I stand today: Calling on the Source, the Wellspring and the Living Water Believing in the Threeness, Witnessing the Oneness On my way to meet you face to face.

Now let’s spend about one minute using part of this prayer as a breath prayer. On the in breath, say: “I breathe in hope.” On the out breath: “… as I stand today.”

Petitionary Prayer

Today we’ll pray for ourselves, saying, “God, give me hope for _________.”

Story from All Creation Waits

Story from the Advent book, All Creation Waits, written by Gayle Boss and illustrated by David Klein—today’s story is about the black bear.

Reflection on Story

The author talks about how life grows in female black bears while they’re in hibernation, and she wonders if this new life takes the bears by surprise when they wake. Let’s take a minute to meditate on the idea that hope and life can grow in us unawares.

Benediction

Go in peace Wash your hands Love your neighbor You are not alone.

Blue Ocean Advent 2020 Meditation | Week 1, Day 4 Sep 29, 2026

Show notes

Variation on a Prayer of St. Patrick

I breathe in hope as I stand today: Calling on the Source, the Wellspring and the Living Water Believing in the Threeness, Witnessing the Oneness On my way to meet you face to face.

Now let’s spend about one minute using part of this prayer as a breath prayer. On the in breath, say: “I breathe in hope.” On the out breath: “… as I stand today.”

Petitionary Prayer

Today we’ll pray for our community. You can start by praying something like, “God, give me hope for _________ in my community.” And then list various aspects of your city or neighborhood you want to hold before God.

Story from All Creation Waits

Story from the Advent book, All Creation Waits, written by Gayle Boss and illustrated by David Klein—today’s story is about the chickadee.

Reflection on Story

The author asks the question, “Will there be enough of what they need to take them through to tomorrow?” Let’s take a minute to meditate on that question for ourselves. Will we have enough to see us through the next day? Can we allow hope that each day there will be provision?

Benediction

Go in peace Wash your hands Love your neighbor You are not alone.

Blue Ocean Advent 2020 Meditation | Week 1, Day 5 Sep 29, 2026

Show notes

Variation on a Prayer of St. Patrick

I breathe in hope as I stand today: Calling on the Source, the Wellspring and the Living Water Believing in the Threeness, Witnessing the Oneness On my way to meet you face to face.

Now let’s spend about one minute using part of this prayer as a breath prayer. On the in breath, say: “I breathe in hope.” On the out breath: “… as I stand today.”

Petitionary Prayer

Today we’ll pray for our church. You can start by praying something like, “God, give me hope for _________ in my faith community.” And then remember various people before God as they come to mind.

Story from All Creation Waits

Story from the Advent book, All Creation Waits, written by Gayle Boss and illustrated by David Klein—today’s story is about the whitetail deer.

Reflection on Story

The author talks about how the deer lay down together to share their warmth and get through winter. Let’s take a minute to meditate on who and what warms our hearts, minds, bodies, and spirits as we hunker into the darkness of winter. Feel free to express whatever feelings you have about this idea to the Creator—whether it’s gratitude, or frustration, or desire for more warmth and support.

Benediction

Go in peace Wash your hands Love your neighbor You are not alone.

Blue Ocean Advent 2020 Meditation | Week 1, Day 6 Sep 29, 2026

Show notes

Variation on a Prayer of St. Patrick

I breathe in hope as I stand today: Calling on the Source, the Wellspring and the Living Water Believing in the Threeness, Witnessing the Oneness On my way to meet you face to face.

Now let’s spend about one minute using part of this prayer as a breath prayer. On the in breath, say: “I breathe in hope.” On the out breath: “… as I stand today.”

Petitionary Prayer

Today we’ll pray for our nation. You can start by praying something like, “God, give me hope for _________ in our country.” And then remember various people and institutions before God as they come to mind.

Story from All Creation Waits

Story from the Advent book, All Creation Waits, written by Gayle Boss and illustrated by David Klein—today’s story is about the honeybee.

Reflection on Story

The author talks about how bees survive the cold by holding on to what they know and trusting their community to help them. Let’s take a minute to meditate on the idea that we alone do not carry the responsibility of holding onto hope and life; rather, we do it as a community. I invite you to think about your various communities and how they help you through difficulties.

Benediction

Go in peace Wash your hands Love your neighbor You are not alone.

Blue Ocean Advent 2020 | Week 2, Day 7 Sep 29, 2026

Show notes

Variation on a Prayer of St. Patrick

I breathe in hope as I stand today: Calling on the Source, the Wellspring and the Living Water Believing in the Threeness, Witnessing the Oneness On my way to meet you face to face.

Now let’s spend about one minute using part of this prayer as a breath prayer. On the in breath, say: “I breathe in peace.” On the out breath: “… as I stand today.”

Petitionary Prayer

Today we’ll pray that God’s peace will rest on those who are grieving this holiday season, as well as those who are sick.

Story from All Creation Waits

Story from the Advent book, All Creation Waits, written by Gayle Boss and illustrated by David Klein—today’s story is about the chipmunk.

Reflection on Story

The author talks about how chipmunks need to take care of themselves. While we humans are part of communities, we also bear some responsibility for taking care of ourselves. Let’s take a minute to meditate on what the chipmunk can teach us about making sure our needs are met.

Benediction

Go in peace Wash your hands Love your neighbor You are not alone.

Blue Ocean Advent 2020 | Week 2, Day 8 Sep 29, 2026

Show notes

Variation on a Prayer of St. Patrick

I breathe in hope as I stand today: Calling on the Source, the Wellspring and the Living Water Believing in the Threeness, Witnessing the Oneness On my way to meet you face to face.

Now let’s spend about one minute using part of this prayer as a breath prayer. On the in breath, say: “I breathe in peace.” On the out breath: “… as I stand today.”

Petitionary Prayer

Today we’ll pray that God’s peace will rest on our loved ones. You can start by praying something like, “May the peace of God rest on _________ [insert names of your loved ones as they come to mind].”

Story from All Creation Waits

Story from the Advent book, All Creation Waits, written by Gayle Boss and illustrated by David Klein—today’s story is about the cottontail rabbit.

Reflection on Story

The author talks about the alertness of the cottontail as it waits for safety. When the Bible tells us to wait on the Lord, the word that’s used for “wait” is one that means “actively waiting,” “waiting expectantly for something to happen.” Let’s take a minute to meditate on what it feels like to wait expectantly for God to show up in our lives, even if the wait time feels long.

Benediction

Go in peace Wash your hands Love your neighbor You are not alone.

Blue Ocean Advent 2020 | Week 2, Day 9 Sep 29, 2026

Show notes

Variation on a Prayer of St. Patrick

I breathe in hope as I stand today: Calling on the Source, the Wellspring and the Living Water Believing in the Threeness, Witnessing the Oneness On my way to meet you face to face.

Now let’s spend about one minute using part of this prayer as a breath prayer. On the in breath, say: “I breathe in peace.” On the out breath: “… as I stand today.”

Petitionary Prayer

Today we’ll pray that God’s peace will rest on our neighbors. You can start by praying something like, “May the peace of God rest on _________ [insert names of your neighbors, if you know them, or pray more generally for them].”

Story from All Creation Waits

Story from the Advent book, All Creation Waits, written by Gayle Boss and illustrated by David Klein—today’s story is about the common loon.

Reflection on Story

The author talks about how loons lose their beautiful feathers, which are replaced by a solid grey. Let’s take a minute to meditate on how, in some seasons, it’s good to not call much attention to ourselves, but to simply be. Let’s spend a moment right now just being.

Benediction

Go in peace Wash your hands Love your neighbor You are not alone.

Blue Ocean Advent 2020 | Week 2, Day 10 Sep 29, 2026

Show notes

Variation on a Prayer of St. Patrick

I breathe in hope as I stand today: Calling on the Source, the Wellspring and the Living Water Believing in the Threeness, Witnessing the Oneness On my way to meet you face to face.

Now let’s spend about one minute using part of this prayer as a breath prayer. On the in breath, say: “I breathe in peace.” On the out breath: “… as I stand today.”

Petitionary Prayer

Today we’ll pray that God’s peace will rest on our elected officials and other government employees. “Lord, may your peace rest on [insert names of elected officials and government employees who come to mind.]”

Story from All Creation Waits

Story from the Advent book, All Creation Waits, written by Gayle Boss and illustrated by David Klein—today’s story is about the wood frog.

Reflection on Story

The author talks about how the wood frog practices being slow and quiet before they need to do so for long stretches. Let’s take a minute to meditate on what we learn from the wood frog. Let’s practice being slow and quiet.

Benediction

Go in peace Wash your hands Love your neighbor You are not alone.

Blue Ocean Advent 2020 | Week 2, Day 11 Sep 29, 2026

Show notes

Variation on a Prayer of St. Patrick

I breathe in hope as I stand today: Calling on the Source, the Wellspring and the Living Water Believing in the Threeness, Witnessing the Oneness On my way to meet you face to face.

Now let’s spend about one minute using part of this prayer as a breath prayer. On the in breath, say: “I breathe in peace.” On the out breath: “… as I stand today.”

Petitionary Prayer

Today we’ll pray that God’s peace will rest on immigrants—documented and undocumented—and especially those who are petitioning our country for asylum.

Story from All Creation Waits

Story from the Advent book, All Creation Waits, written by Gayle Boss and illustrated by David Klein—today’s story is about the raccoon.

Reflection on Story

The author talks about how the raccoon forages for almost anything to eat. Have you ever been so hungry for hope or for guidance from God that you’ll gratefully take whatever scrap of hope or connection you find? Let’s take a minute to meditate on what it might feel like to urgently hope for and expect the comfort and direction of the Spirit. And invite the Spirit to show up in places where we need her right now.

Benediction

Go in peace Wash your hands Love your neighbor You are not alone.

Blue Ocean Advent 2020 | Week 2, Day 12 Sep 29, 2026

Show notes

Variation on a Prayer of St. Patrick

I breathe in hope as I stand today: Calling on the Source, the Wellspring and the Living Water Believing in the Threeness, Witnessing the Oneness On my way to meet you face to face.

Now let’s spend about one minute using part of this prayer as a breath prayer. On the in breath, say: “I breathe in peace.” On the out breath: “… as I stand today.”

Petitionary Prayer

Today we’ll pray that God’s peace will rest on victims and veterans of war.

Story from All Creation Waits

Story from the Advent book, All Creation Waits, written by Gayle Boss and illustrated by David Klein—today’s story is about the little brown bat.

Reflection on Story

The author talks about how the brown bat has to reset its normal to survive the winter. Many of us have had to reset our normal and can relate to this animal. Let’s take a minute to meditate on how this re-setting of normal helps us survive and grow resilient.

Benediction

Go in peace Wash your hands Love your neighbor You are not alone.

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Variation on a Prayer of St. Patrick

Petitionary Prayer

Story from All Creation Waits

Reflection on Story

Benediction

Variation on a Prayer of St. Patrick

Petitionary Prayer

Story from All Creation Waits

Reflection on Story

Benediction

Variation on a Prayer of St. Patrick

Petitionary Prayer

Story from All Creation Waits

Reflection on Story

Benediction

Variation on a Prayer of St. Patrick

Petitionary Prayer

Story from All Creation Waits

Reflection on Story

Benediction

Variation on a Prayer of St. Patrick

Petitionary Prayer

Story from All Creation Waits

Reflection on Story

Benediction

Variation on a Prayer of St. Patrick

Petitionary Prayer

Story from All Creation Waits

Reflection on Story

Benediction

Variation on a Prayer of St. Patrick

Petitionary Prayer

Story from All Creation Waits

Reflection on Story

Benediction

Variation on a Prayer of St. Patrick

Petitionary Prayer

Story from All Creation Waits

Reflection on Story

Benediction

Variation on a Prayer of St. Patrick

Petitionary Prayer

Story from All Creation Waits

Reflection on Story

Benediction

Variation on a Prayer of St. Patrick

Petitionary Prayer

Story from All Creation Waits

Reflection on Story

Benediction

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