April 02, 2023. Divine Service. 10:45 A.M.

The word “mindfulness” is a term we hear often today. The Mayo Clinic describes mindfulness as the basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we’re doing, and not overly reactive or overwhelmed by what’s going on around us. Practicing mindfulness involves breathing methods, guided imagery, and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress. It addresses the difficulty many have in staying focused given how easily something like, for example, social media demands our attention and, in some cases, leads to reactions that negatively take over what we say and do. Spending too much time planning, problem-solving, daydreaming, googling, or thinking negative or random thoughts can be draining. It can also make you more likely to experience stress, anxiety, and symptoms of depression. While practicing mindfulness exercises can help you properly engage with the world around you, the apostle Paul talks about a beneficial mindfulness that comes not from within you, but from outside of you. When he says, “have this mind among yourselves,” he’s talking about mindfulness in Christ. ----- Trinity Lutheran Church, School and Child Care have been "Making Known the Love of Christ" in Sheboygan, Wisconsin and throughout the world since 1853 as a congregation gathering around God's Word and Sacraments to receive forgiveness and life everlasting. Trinity is located in downtown Sheboygan, only one block from the Mead Public Library and the Weill Center for the Performing Arts. We invite you to visit us in person! Trinity Lutheran Sheboygan is a proud member of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Visit their website: https://www.lcms.org/​​​​ Music for this production was obtained through a licensing agreement with One License, LLC. The copyright permission to reprint, podcast, and record hymns and songs is acquired through ID Number: 730195-A #LCMS #Lutheran #DivineService