Meditations and Mandalas

The Divine Plan

Nan C. Merrill | May 2022 (Vol. XXXV, No. 5)
Let us sing to the Creator of the cosmos,
to the divine power of love!
When we look at the wondrous display
of the heavens,
at the Earth with its infinite
variety of life,
Who are we that You love us, that You
rejoice in our being;
that You trust us to care for creation
in all its splendor,
inviting us to become co-creators
with You?
Let us celebrate the mystery of life!
Let us commit our lives to
the Divine Plan!
~ Nan C. Merrill in MEDITATIONS AND MANDALAS

When we live with compassion and kindness

Nan Merrill | February 2011 (Vol. XXIV, No. 2)

The Earth is home to all creation,
to be lovingly cared for by us in
communion with the Divine Friend.
Praises be to the Creator of the cosmos!
With grateful hearts, let us give thanks!
What other return can we give to the One,
Who continues to gift us with life?
When we open our heart to the Friend,
when we live with compassion and kindness,
we walk in beauty!
We come to know the Divine Guest,
Whose companioning Presence
is ever with us.

~ from MEDITATIONS AND MANDALAS by Nan Merrill

Blessed are you who walk with goodness

Nan Merrill | March 2010 (Vol. XXIII, No. 3)

Blessed are you
who walk with goodness,
who stand for the right,
who live in truth. . . .
You are like an acorn planted
in fertile soil
that grows into a mighty oak.
Your life blesses others,
you radiate love;
joy delights your heart.

~ from Meditations and Mandalas by Nan C Merrill

Let us sing to the Creator of the cosmos

Nan Merrill | September 2008 (Vol. XXI, No. 8)

Let us sing to the Creator of the cosmos,
to the divine power of love!
When we look at the wondrous display
of the heavens,
at the Earth with its infinite
variety of life,
Who are we that You love us, that You
rejoice in our being;
that You trust us to care for creation
in all its splendor,
inviting us to become co-creators
with You?
Let us celebrate the mystery of life!
Let us commit our lives to
the Divine Plan!

~ from MEDITATIONS AND MANDALAS by Nan C Merrill

I feel your gentle Presence, like angel wings lifting my spirit

Nan Merrill | December 2007 (Vol. XX, No. 11)

Blessed are You, Who understood my tears,
You comfort me with love's embrace.
Though my eyes cannot see You,
I feel your gentle Presence,
like angel wings lifting my spirit.

You turn my mourning into joy,
I dance to a new song.
Blessed are You, O loving companion
of my heart.
 

~ from MEDITATIONS AND MANDALAS by Nan C Merrill

Blessed are you who work with goodness

Nan Merrill | September 2007 (Vol. XX, No. 8)

Blessed are you
who work with goodness
who stand for the right
who live in truth.
For you come to know the Friend
who dwells in the secret room
of your heart.

You are like an acorn planted
in fertile soil
that grows into a mighty oak.
Your work blesses others,
you radiate love;
joy delights your heart.

~ from MEDITATIONS AND MANDALAS by Nan C. Merrill

Be still

Nan Merrill | November 2003 (Vol. XVI, No. 10)

Be still. In the silence become empty,
let us create space for Holy Wisdom
to enter in and through us,
expanding our horizons.

Here we will be peaceful, calm, in harmony
with the universe,
in unity with all beings.

~ from Meditations and Mandalas by Nan Merrill

To discover the hidden beauty

Nan Merrill | July-August 2003 (Vol. XVI, No. 7)

Be not afraid to seek the Treasure within,
To discover the beauty hidden in the heart's garden.
For as you root out the weeds of fear,
peace, love, truth and joy begin to flower;
Light radiates out from your
inner garden to all the world.

~ from MEDITATIONS AND MANDALAS by Nan C. Merrill
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