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Noun - a condition of body and mind that typically recurs for several hours every night, in which the nervous system is relatively inactive, the eyes closed, the postural muscles relaxed, and consciousness practically suspended.

Verb - be in a state of sleep; be asleep.
From Pam Scott, Associate Treasurer/Risk Manager

Sleeping is my superpower. At least it was.

Storms could be blowing down the trees; fireworks could be exploding in the air. People could be getting up in the middle of the night. I slept right through it. Afraid is not a word that has dominated my life.

Be still and know that I am God. Mornings. So sweet.

And then my husband died (and it has been three and a half years now.)
An Invitation into the Still

Activity Prompt

Designate a Bible story reader in your family worship circle. Choose a Bible story - perhaps creation, birth of Jesus, calling of Samuel, Jesus calming the storm, or another Bible story of your choosing.

The rest of the family needs to close their eyes to focus on listening to the Bible story and paying attention to the details of the story.

Share with each other what new details, insights, or reflections you have on the story by focusing on your listening senses.

Prayer Prompt

Lord, be with us in the quiet and the chaos of life. Bring Your peace at all times. We desire Your presence in our lives, to live without fear, to be in tune with You. We accept Your invitation to come into the still, into the space You've created for us. Keep showing us, God, in Your way. Transform our hearts and minds, even the very cells of our body, to be still in You. Show us Your truth. Amen.
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The Altar Project is produced by Washington Conference of Seventh-day Adventists and delivered to Washington ACTS readers to encourage family worship time.

Worship prompts available each day at 6:45 am by email and 6:45 pm on social media.
Editors: Heidi Baumgartner & Randy Maxwell

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