Friday September 26, 2014

Today’s text

Psalm, 25, 1,6-7

To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul.
O my God, in you I trust; …

Be mindful of your mercy, O Lord, and of your steadfast love,
   for they have been from of old.
Do not remember the sins of my youth or my transgressions;
   according to your steadfast love remember me,
   for your goodness’ sake, O Lord!

A morning prayer

I cry to you in the morning, O Lord,

like billions before me and

untold numbers

who will take my place

when I am gone.

But that is not now.

Now, I am here, needing

the peace of your presence,

the magic of the Love that melts

every sorrow and trouble,

lifting my eyes,

telling my heart that this soul of mine

is loved and wanted,

that this heart is yet beautiful

as the symphony

that fills this basement room

and me.

Tell me

what my heart needs to know.

Fill me

with the Love you are.

Send sacraments

of your nearness

to save me from myself.

Deliver me

from demons

that wake me on lonely nights,

and I shall be free to praise you.

Knowing you is life.

So this day let me feel

the sun on my face,

the autumn air on my skin and

flowing lightly through my lungs.

Let me see

the smiles of your beloved,

and I will know joy again,

praising you for the goodness

you are.

I live to know

your Love.

Your love is life and wonder,

beauty and freedom,

and I believe against all doubt

in the Love

that never lets us go.

So let me know

in all the ways you speak

the Love that is life

and my heart shall fly free.

Pr.  David L. Miller