Quiet Spaces Journal: Tomorrow

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Tomorrow remains in some senses a mystery but we can prepare for it. 'Seeking one's place of resurrection' is Andrew's contribution, while Jim offers us a meditation on letting go. Marion knows that living in today but being aware of tomorrow is not always easy, and David helps us to look at what is perhaps the greatest image of new creation.

• The Editor writes
  Heather Fenton

• Journeying together to seek our place of resurrection
  Andrew Jones

• More than just another day
  Marion Gray

• Beyond tomorrow
  David Spriggs

• My space

• Worship space: Psalm 16
  Margaret Harvey

• Meditation: Despair and hope
  Heather Fenton

• Prayers: Tomorrow
  Liz Pacey

• My prayers

• Tomorrow is another day
  Tony Horsfall

• Margaret's space
  Margaret Harvey

• Leaves and lilies: a two-minute meditation
  Heather Fenton

• And after Christmas...
  Heather Fenton

• My reflections

• Poem: Today I heard the small beginnings

• Poem: Give me my scallop shell

• Prayer: God be in my head

Heather Fenton introduces Tomorrow:

This issue of Quiet Spaces is dedicated to the theme of 'Tomorrow'. We begin with Andrew Jones, who lives on the Welsh coast at Llanbedrog and is therefore on the pilgrimage route to the island of Bardsey. The deep theological idea of 'seeking one's place of resurrection' is at the heart of the practice of pilgrimage and Andrew helps us to see that seeking this place in the contemporary context means three interrelated things: faithful stability, an authentic security and, ultimately, a well-balanced lifestyle. 'For each one of us, the journey will be different, and the route towards tomorrow and our own place of resurrection-whether in the sense of seeking balance and authenticity in this life or in the sense of seeking the glory of heaven-will be one that we must each discover for ourselves.'

We stay on that same pilgrimage route, this time moving west to Aberdaron, the departure place for Bardsey, otherwise known as 'Ynys Enlli' or the 'Isle of 20,000 saints', where pilgrims have to 'let go' of the land and cross the notorious 'Bardsey Sound'. It is here that Jim Cotter works, and his writings spring from his own experiences. Jim writes a kind of meditation on letting go as we get older: '... less clutter, more simplicity, more conviviality; less clatter, more silence, more conversation; less chatter, more solitude, more communion...'

Marion Gray knows that living in today but being aware of tomorrow is not always easy. What did Jesus mean when he said, 'Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring worries of its own'? She reminds us that Jesus warned us not to worry about the future but he also encouraged his listeners to think ahead and count the cost; to build on the rock, not on the sand; to seek heavenly treasure, forgive past wrongs and mend relationships, as these are all things that make us fit for tomorrow.

Exploring one of the great passages of Scripture that draws us 'beyond tomorrow', David Spriggs helps us to look at Revelation 21-22, which contains 'what is perhaps the greatest image of new creation'. As we explore some of the depths behind this passage, we can see how the intentions of God, the glimpsed experiences of God's people and the daring vision of the prophet are gathered together seamlessly within John's portrayal. Through the eyes of this revelation, we can feel the powerful magnetism of God's new future.

Also in this issue we have some resources for small group worship and some material for making a quiet corner that could last from Epiphany to Candlemas. There are other articles, including some poetry and prayers as well as the usual columns, 'Tony's refl ections' and 'Margaret's space', plus some space for you to add your own notes, ideas or meditations. So fi nd a quiet place, explore this issue of Quiet Spaces and enjoy the opportunities they bring!

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Contributors in this issue include Heather Fenton, Marion Gray, Jim Cotter, Andrew Jones and David Sprigg.

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• ISBN: 9781841016610
• Published: 01 November 2010
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• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 80