Thursday, October 21, 2021 – 15 Cheshvan 5782
Vayera: Genesis 18:1 – 22:24
Sarah is 80 years old when Isaac is born, and Sarah is delighted, saying “God has brought me laughter; everyone who hears will laugh with me.”
Become aware of the joys and blessings that are yours today. Recall the people who are attracted to you, and the opportunities that came your way because you were open to joy. Share your joy and feel the glory of God. (Glory, p. 254)
Friday, October 22, 2021 – 16 Cheshvan 5782
Vayera: Genesis 18:1 – 22:24
Hagar and her son, Ishmael, are cast out into the wilderness of Beer Sheba. And God hears the voices of Hagar and Ishmael.
In despairing times and overwhelming situations, where do you get your courage to continue? You do not run away and hide; you turn around and touch the hand of God that holds your heart. (Harmony, p. 182)
Saturday, October 23, 2021 – 17 Cheshvan 5782
Vayera: Genesis 18:1 – 22:24
God calls out to Abraham, and he answers “Hinenei, Here I am.” And Abraham is sent out to sacrifice his beloved son, Isaac.
As soon as Abraham’s knife neared Isaac’s neck, an angel’s voice called out, “Do not stretch your hand against the boy.” The time for human sacrifices had come to an end. The time for sacrificing laughter and joy in service of love had ceased. (Strength, p. 160)
Sunday, October 24, 2021 – 18 Cheshvan 5782
Chayei Sarah: Genesis 23:1 – 25:18
When Sarah dies, Ephraim the Hittite graciously offers Abraham, a stranger, a sacred place to bury our ancestors.
To act with grace and compassion is the path of the mystic. To look into another’s eyes and feel his or her soul in your soul is to touch the glory of God in the depths of grace. To hear a friend speak without judging or analyzing, or to hear yourself in such an unconditional manner, is to stand in the hall of wisdom of centuries and feel its benevolent radiance flow through you. (Compassion, p. 129)
Monday, October 25, 2021 – 19 Cheshvan 5782
Chayei Sarah: Genesis 23:1 – 25:18
Abraham sends his servant, Eleazar, to Nachor to find a wife for Isaac.
It takes courage to live to the fullness of your potential being, which is as vast as your choices and requires you to have faith in yourself and trust in God. (Harmony, p. 184)
Tuesday, October 26, 2021 – 20 Cheshvan 5782
Chayei Sarah: Genesis 23:1 – 25:18
Eleazar envisions Isaac’s prospective bride, and Rebekah appears at the well.
You are aware when you are receiving information that is meant just for you. It fits perfectly with what you need at the moment to help you grow and expand to the next step. Begin seeing the synchronicity in the events and the data input in your life. (Harmony, p. 202)
Wednesday, October 27, 2021 – 21 Cheshvan 5782
Chayei Sarah: Genesis 23:1 – 25:18
In fulfilling your destiny, there are times when you need to consciously dismiss your ego and welcome another’s soul as though your life depended on it. For it does. (Harmony, p. 193)
