Here’s another of the prayers I’ve been attempting to write recently in language reminiscent of the ancient and much-loved Celtic tradition. It asks God to touch our lives in body, mind and spirit, enfolding us in his love and transforming us through his grace.
Let the sun shine brightly upon you
Let the sun shine brightly upon you,
and may the enlivening rays of God’s love nurture you within,
illuminating your mind,
animating your spirit,
warming you in the depths of your being.
Let the rain fall gently upon you,
and may the life-giving water of God’s grace sustain you within,
quenching your deepest thirst,
satisfying your deepest needs,
cleansing your deepest faults.
Let the breeze brush softly upon you,
and may the breath of God’s Spirit caress you within,
enfolding you in peace,
inspiring you with hope,
renewing you in vision.
Let the dew fall quietly upon you,
and may the dawn of God’s goodness refashion you within,
transforming your innermost self,
bringing healing and wholeness,
making of you a new creation.
May the God of heaven and earth,
great and small,
near and far,
life and death,
encircle, enfold and embrace you,
this and every day.
Amen.