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In difficult times carry something beautiful in your heart.<\/div>\n

 <\/p>\n

Blaise Pascal<\/strong><\/div>\n

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Benediction<\/h3>\n

Go forth from this place refreshed and empowered
\nto do the ministry to which God calls you:
\nTravel lightly, for you carry within you all that you need.
\nNotice God\u2019s presence in simple, everyday experiences.
\nWhenever opportunity arises, labor for the good of all.
\nAnd the blessing and joy of God,
\nour Creator, Healer, and Life-Giver
\ngo with you today and always.
\nAmen.<\/strong><\/p>\n

 
\n~ by Rev. Heather A. Moody<\/strong>, posted on re:worship<\/a>
\n <\/p>\n\n

From the blog<\/strong>
\nIn the school of prayer with Anselm<\/a>
\nBright and beautiful<\/a>
\nwalk, run, soar<\/a>
\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

  In difficult times carry something beautiful in your heart.   Blaise Pascal   Benediction Go forth from this place refreshed and empowered to do the ministry to which God calls you: Travel lightly, for you carry within you all that you need. Notice God\u2019s presence in simple, everyday experiences. 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