Dear friends,
In the quietness of the morning,
We can set our intentions for the day ahead.
I know when I do this,
It makes a difference to how my day will go.
Sometimes I fail to do this,
And I know for a fact that the day will not go as well.
Is this slip-up because of busyness?
Maybe.
Or maybe the busyness arises because of the morning slip-up.
All I can say is that a period of reflection in the morning is of immense benefit.
And so,
A morning prayer that you might like to make part of your routine.
Sending you blessings.
As the sun rises and paints the sky with colours of dawn,
I open my heart once more to the wonder of this existence.
The rustling of leaves,
The chirping of birds,
The gentle breeze,
The soft rain.
And not forgetting the busy sounds of all the activity taking place on this good earth.
May my steps today and every day be guided by love and compassion.
I give thanks for the gift of this new day,
Filled as it is with so many possibilities.
If only I remember to open my eyes to see and my ears to hear.
Remind me that it won't always be this way.
So let me enjoy every great moment with gratitude.
I give thanks for the gift of this new day,
Filled as it is with so many possibilities.
I give thanks for the people who know me and who yet still care for me.
I give thanks also for the people that I care about,
The people who are part of the tapestry of my life.
May each of them be well.
May they be happy.
May we all live with ease,
Enjoying the gift of this new day.
I give thanks for the gift of this new day,
Filled with love and compassion.
May each of them be well.
May we all live with ease,
Enjoying the gift of this new day.
As a new day begins,
I promise to tread lightly upon the earth,
Respecting all of its creatures.
Remembering,
As has been said,
That we do not inherit the earth from our parents.
Life is not as smooth as a playing field,
Nor as bland or uninteresting.
Life has its hills and valleys,
Its mountains to be climbed,
Its rivers to be crossed.
May I have the strength and courage to face the challenges of my journey,
And the wisdom to cherish each fleeting moment.
It won't always be this way.
Any good that I can do,
Or any kindness that I can show to any person,
Let me do it now,
Today.
I will not pass this way again.
I will not pass this way again.
May I find purpose and meaning in this unique life that I've been given.
My existence is a constant source of amazement,
Given to me against all the odds.
What an extraordinary gift.
Day by day,
May I be a beacon of light and love in this world.
As with a heart filled with gratitude,
I accept yet again the gift of another new day.
Amen.
