Journey On

The following prayer comes from a beautiful book by Becca Stevens. Becca is an amazing Episcopal Priest from Nashville, Tennessee. I've also included links to one of her many projects, Magdalene House's Thistle Farms. The messages of love she brings to the world are amazing.

I think this prayer is a great place to start as we begin our journey into this Easter season and beyond.

The Closing Prayer

The journey to you, O God, leaves us so tender

a breeze could break our hearts.

So talk to us in whispers and sweet silence

until we can walk again.

Be present with us, even as we take our rest.

Then strengthen our desire for courage.

Enkindle our hearts to meet injustice

in our world and in our thoughts.

Give us tears as a sign of compassion

for the suffering of the world.

Give us laughter as a sign of joy

in your wondrous creation.

Thank you for teaching us

the cost of living in faith and trust.

Teach us to grieve our lives when we need to let go.

You are our God.

Amen.

[excerpt from Hither and Yon : A Travel Guide for the Spiritual Journey by Becca Stevens. Dimensions for Living, ©2007]

If you enjoyed this prayer, read Becca's blog at http://www.beccastevens.org/

or learn more about her work and the work of some amazing women at Thistle Farms.

Consider purchasing some of their products for a Mother's Day gift. It will be a gift that truly gives back.