One of those days...

  Everybody has them.  Those days where nothing seems to go in our favor.  Stress and anxiety can really take a toll on us both physically and spiritually.  When your having one of those days (or weeks) please remember to ask the Lord to help and refresh you.  Prayer doesn't magically take away our problems, instead it allows God to enter our lives and help us.  Immersing ourselves in the presence of God can add a dimension of hope, understanding, or patience that we formally lacked.  Let's take a moment to sit back and just be with God with this simple meditation.
  Imagine that you hear God calling your name and He invites you to come to the water.  He is near the ocean shore and is waving to you, beckoning you to come closer.  You take your shoes and socks off and feel the warm sand beneath your feet as you walk towards Him.  He smiles as you approach and points to two empty beach chairs.  As you both sit down, you feel the waves of the ocean gently splashing over your legs and feet.  The water is a warm and relaxing.  God reaches for your hand and says, "I really just want to be with you right now."  As God holds the palm of your hand in His, you close your eyes and feel the gentle breeze of the Holy Spirit moving through you.  Feel the warm rays of God's love on your face as your mind relaxes and releases the stress of the day.  Take in a deep breath and then exhale allowing your body to sink deeply into the chair.  Spend a few moments doing nothing else but just being with God.  
  After a few moments you feel someone touch your other hand and you smile when you see that Jesus has pulled another chair up next to you.  He looks at you and then places something very tiny into your hand-a few grains of salt.  As you close your eyes again you hear Jesus say, "Remember you are the salt of the earth do not lose your flavor.  Relax and let us restore you."  Just stay here and dwell with the Holy Trinity as long as you are able to....

-Susan