#Devotionals

[soracities]

Dunya Mikhail, from "The Iraqi Nights", The Iraqi Nights (trans. Kareem James Abu-Zeid) [ID'd]

[notthesomefather]

A Devotional for Freyr on a Summer’s Day

Exalted father of harvests’ bounty, Generous bringer of feast and flower, We see you this day in the beaming sun.

Revered guardian of fledgling seeds, Nourishing lover of all that grows, We hear you this day in the gentle breeze.

Beloved tender of soil and field, Devoted grantor of plenty and bloom, We feel you this day in the budding summer.

Praise the son of sparkling waves! Praise the uncle of treasured splendor! Praise the groom of wild beauty! Praise the brother of golden grandeur!

Hail Yngwi Freyr!

[thepersonalwords]

No one can take, nor steal what they did not give. They don't have power that role like that!

Anita R. Sneed-Carter

[broomsick]

Pretty amusing to notice that I never run out of inspiration when writing devotional texts to Óðinn! Funny how that happens.

[proper-enrichment]

This is a Hellenic pagan post, so fish/animal followers... you can hang, if you want.

Fellow followers/worshippers/devotees of the Greek pantheon, I have a question. I guess this is primarily for Aphrodite followers, but I'm putting it out there for all.

Is it inappropriate to offer *pleasure* to Aphrodite? Is that act considered miasmic and, therefore, an inappropriate devotion?

I saw a video on TikTok (yes I know I shouldn't get my pagan practice stuff from there) that was talking about how HelPol practices needed to be closer to the original Greek and that sex and its fluids are miasmic and can't be offered. That it was disrespectful to do so. Someone in the comments also said, and I quote, "the gods find us humans gross".

TikTok pagans and witches have regularly made me feel crappy and discouraged, so I wanted other opinions before I let my bad feelings run rampant. My feelings are that Aphrodite is a goddess of sex, love, and beauty and so offering the sensations of pleasure doesn't seem incorrect.

Thank you for your time. Feel free to answer this in asks, DMs, reblogs, or in the replies. However you feel comfortable.

[crimsonsongbird]

FATE: A Message from The Fates

"There is a spindle of thread Spun just for you; Measured to the perfect length For all you shall do; Cut when the time is right And Death comes for you. Your life is an endless maze Of twists and turns, Branches of Fate everchanging With every decision you make; Your birth and death Are written in the stars; Faces you are destined to meet And places you are fated to go, But not everything is set in stone. You do have some power In this journey you call life; You do have some control Over how you handle its strife; But your time on this earth Should not be approached with a knife. You mortals struggle with the fact That you have no say in life's path; There are things out of your control And you must learn to adapt With every new ebb and flow; Fret not over the things That do not fall within your reign; There are some things in life That you simply cannot change. Do not fall victim To the worry inside your head; Do not spend your life hiding away With crippling fear and dread; There are things in life That still need to be said. There is comfort in learning To surrender your need for control; There are lessons to grasp When life takes a heavy toll; You need not worry Over what others think or say; It is not your responsibility To pander to their selfish way; Focus on your own journey. Allow us to teach you How to handle these facts; For there is nothing you can do To change all of life's acts; But there are actions you can take To control what your life attracts."

[valentinsylve]

Ever since David Lynch left Earth, I will sometimes be watching an older movie and think "Either David Lynch saw this, or he would have loved it, and in any case their movies are talking to each other with their hands across space and time," and it gives me a warm feeling. Not exactly a sentiment, but an excitement, like the fuzz of electromagnetism. Noticing these potential conversations and making them up in my mind is part of what sustains my life, and I like to think it reaches him somehow. Small devotionals for a beloved ancestor.

[blessedarethebinarybreakers]

Advent Devotionals, 2023

I wanted to share some devotionals for this coming Advent (it starts December 3!) that are queer affirming & center marginalized perspectives. If you know of others, please add on!

What Are You Waiting For? An LGBTQIA+ Affirming Advent Devotional

Format: A short written devotional or poem for every day of Advent, shared as one PDF document linked above

Creators: The Collective of Queer Christian Leaders, including Rev. Nicole Garcia of the National LGBTQ Task Force and members of the Transmission Ministry Network

Another Starry Black Night: A Womanist Advent Devotional

Format: Short written devotionals, one for each Sunday & Wednesday of Advent, as well as Christmas day

Creators: Black women, most of whom are ordained Presbyterian ministers, some of whom are queer

Posted on Unbound: An Interactive Journal of Christian Social Justice

Abolition Advent Calendar: "Freedom for All Bodies"

Format: daily written devotionals that you can sign up to receive as emails. Each week expands the theme of abolition & racial justice to include 1) reproductive justice; 2) trans/nonbinary justice; 3) disability justice; and 4) body positivity

Shared by Join the Movement, a UCC organization

"Todos! Todos! Todos! Advent Reflections and Meditations on the Scriptures

Format: Zoom calls with a reflection followed by discussion groups every Wednesday of Advent, 8pm-9pm EST

Creators: DignityUSA, a Catholic LGBT-advocacy organization

An Advent Guide with Reflections on Palestine/Israel

Format: a devotional for each Sunday of Advent, shared as one PDF linked above

Creators: "Each week during Advent read firsthand accounts from recently returned Ecumenical Accompaniers (EAs) of their experiences during their deployment with the World Council of Churches’ Ecumenical Accompaniment Program in Palestine and Israel (WCC-EAPPI). Along with their stories and photos are bible readings, further resources and prayers to offer."

[thelordismylightandmysalvation]

Favor From The Lord - StoneGable

[soracities]

Dunya Mikhail, from "Tablets", The Iraqi Nights (trans. Kareem James Abu-Zeid) [ID'd]

[notthesomefather]

Summer heathen thoughts

The breezes that feel like sips of cold water make me feel like Freyr is all around me.

The shimmering fields dancing in the sunlight remind me of Sif.

The suspense and smell of stormy summer nights makes me feel like Thor is passing by.

The salty air blowing across beaches and waves reminds me of Njord.

The beaming rays that sear with beauty makes me feel like Sol is visiting, observing overhead.

Hail Freyr, to your Flora and Fauna!

Hail Sif, to your Golden Grains!

Hail Thor, to your Thunder and Might!

Hail Njord, to your Hard-won Bounty!

Hail Sol, to your Celestial Light!

[liahbubble]

Hello there!

Have you ever found yourself struggling reading the Bible during your quiet time? Or you do read the Bible but you lose track because you're busy or you end up not understanding what The Word is about?

Fear not! I am sharing with all of you this cute app called Shepherd: Spiritual Bible Pet!

This is similar to the green owl app, but Shepherd puts God first and helps you focus grow spiritually closer with Jesus. Not only in reading but you also get to take care of your sheep, which may represent your faith and your progress in reading the Bible!

Is this app real? As real as His Truth, you can get the app now on Play Store for Android users and Apple Store for iOs users!

My hope and prayer that may the Holy Spirit guide you in being able to read your Bible and stay strong in the faith, no matter what you may be going through right now. Remember, Jesus loves you so much!

[broomsick]

I'm going to make a series of posts based on my personal UPG regarding unusual, or unique offerings to the Gods. Are there any particular norse deities you guys would like to see?

Don't hesitate to ask, and I'll check if I can add them in!

[evilautistic]

Embarrassing fact: I took work off for deltarune

[ocean-in-my-witchy-soul]

Hail Loki!

Hail to the change-bringer!

Hail to the challenger of oppressive order!

Hail to the god of the disenfranchised!

Hail to the protector of queers!

Bless us and walk with us today

Loki, you who shift your shape to suit your whims,

Be with me through all of my days

Bless me with the wit and cunning you possess

So that I am faster than my oppressors

Grant me your swift tongue and charm

So that my enemies can't strike me down

Bless me with your strength, your grace, and even your bullheadedness

So that I may not falter in the ongoing fight

Hail, Loki!

Hail to the father of the Othered!

Hail to the god of the outsiders!

Hail to the one who laughs!

Hail to the shape-changer!

May I be worthy of your grace and gifts, today and evermore