I am bending my knee In the eye of the Father who created me, In the eye of the Son who purchased me, In the eye of the Spirit who cleansed me, In friendship and affection. Through Your own Anointed One, O God, Bestow upon us fullness in our need, Love towards God, The affection of God, The smile of…
I arise today In Christ who rose for me, And in whose power is life itself. I arise today, Through the strength of Christ’s birth and baptism, Through the strength of his crucifixion and burial, Through the strength of his resurrection and ascension, Through the strength of his descent for the judgment of Doom. I arise today Through the love…
Christ of the wildernessChrist of the unknowingChrist of the fearful spaces In every stepwalk with us In each placeopen our eyes To see the wellspringswhere you wait for us O come to usChrist who knowsthe holy wayof the wilderness Amen Adapted by Doug from a blessing by Jan Richardson.
I arise today In the name of SilenceWomb of the Word,In the name of StillnessHome of Belonging,In the name of SolitudeOf the Soul and the Earth. I arise today Blessed by all things,Wings of breath,Delight of eyes,Wonder of whisper,Intimacy of touch,Eternity of soul,Urgency of thought,Miracle of health,Embrace of God. May I live this day Compassionate of heart,Clear in word,Gracious in…
Be to me, O God, a bright flame before me, a guiding star above me, a smooth path beneath me, and a kindly shepherd behind me, today, tonight, and forever. St Columba 521-597AD, Iona
Thank you, my Creator and God, for giving me such a delight in your universe, this ecstasy when I look at your handiwork. As far as my finite sprit has been able to comprehend, I have shared with others the glory of your works and your infinity. If anything I have said misrepresents you, of if at any time I…
Look at me, O God, and deal with my jealousy. I confess there are times when I would rather your work not done than to see another do it better than I could perform it. Forgive me, loving God, and dispossess me of this evil demon. Please give me humility to learn from others, not to conceitedly outshine them but…
I may travel alone yet I’m never alone, for you, my God, are always with me; there is no need to be afraid when the Lord of day and night is always here. Within your hand I am much safer than with an armed band. St Columba 521-597AD, Iona
Show me your mercy, O Lord, and gladden my heart. What you see here is a man who has been caught by thieves, wounded and left for dead beside the road. You are the good Samaritan who picks me up and treats my wounds with your oil and wine. It is your pleasure that I should spend my days in…
Dearest Lord, may I see you today and every day In the presence of your sick ones, and while I am nursing them may I minister unto you. Though you hide yourself behind the unattractive disguise of the irritable, the exacting, and the unreasonable, may I still recognise You and say: “Jesus, my patient, how sweet it is to serve…
Loving God, as we go to our rest, renew not only tired bodies but also the hidden depths of our complex being, where hope and compassion, faith, wisdom and love, are made and nurtured. Let us rise tomorrow, rejuvenated and eager. Amen.
You, eternal Christ, are all things to us. You are the Bridle of wild donkeys, the supporting Wing of the eagle, the firm Tiller of ocean ships, and Shepherd of the King‘s lambs. The Joy of the saints, Word of the Most High, the Prince of wisdom, Workmate of those who toil, and Joy of the human family. You are the Singer of God, the Milk of…