Memory cup

The gift of memory is something we rarely think about when we are younger. As we get older we learn to appreciate it more. This season in the Christian church holds the gift of memory. Every time we gather at the eucharist we are blessed with a memory. The story remains with us because of the power of the memory of those who experienced it and carried it’s memory. The cup of wine has become a memory cup holding a sacred story. The cup becomes a cup of sacrifice, love, unity, courage, strength, and restoration.

We all have memories to sift through. Some are beautiful and precious, some need to be let go of, learned from, or healed from. How do we move to the memories that strengthen us and bring us to fullness of life?

Breathprayer:

Breathe in:I remember...

Breathe out:...your love for me.

Reflection:

Hold the blessing cup in your hands

let it be filled with memories

choose one memory of love and happiness.

Let this memory pervade your spirit.

Receive the inner strength it offers

thank God for the memory

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:9-20

But take care...so as neither to forget the things that your eyes have seen nor to let them slip from your mind all the days of your life; make them known to your children and your children’s children.

Journal:

Write down thoughts and feelings about some of your memories...

How do some memories bless you?

Prayer:

Dear God strengthen me through the good memories. On this day we celebrate the last supper we are reminded of your great love and the call for us to love the same.