I’ve used this many times in the past, usually when there’s something in particular that I’m really anxious about and that is obstructing my path, but also when I just can’t seem to come into the Center, for whatever reason. Back in the fall when the economic downturn was gaining steam, I preached a message about anxiety at BFC, and this was one thing I suggested people could do when overwhelmed. I think it’s been useful to at least one person here…

I really like your addition of parts of the Lord’s prayer to the two movements–I may give that a try.

Blessings!

I like the idea of holding books, etc in the Light.

Thanks for posting the suggestions. Here's part of what I came up with.
(I, too, by the way have found using phrases from Jesus' prayer to be helpful.)

>>from GIL
How do we cut out the excesses in our lives?

Do what is most important first, then the excesses, especially the urgent ones, will drop away on their own. (Or we'll get less sleep;-)

Reduce the obsession to overwork. A little less ambition or guilt-induced need to put work first. Remember Godly priorities–God, family, the world, myself, then career.

Be ruthless about eliminating unused stuff in the garage. Being frugal in keeping stuff is good but not if it becomes a case of hoarding and rat-packing.

Hold books (and movies, magazines, etc.) I want to read in the Light to see if they are what You want me to read at this present time.

Daniel