Hello everyone. I thought some of you might be interested to see what a difference a word or two can make to the feel and meaning of a prayer. Below are two versions of the same basic idea. See what you think about the different shades of meaning to be found in each:
1st version
May darkness be
The same to me
As light.
May weakness be
The same to me
As might.
May hardship be
The same to me
As wealth.
May sickness be
The same to me
As health.
May silence be
The same to me
As speech.
May trouble be
The same to me
As peace.
May dryness be
The same to me
As dew.
May death, Lord, be
The same to me
As you.
2nd version
May darkness be
As dear to me
As light.
May weakness be
As dear to me
As might.
May hardship be
As dear to me
As wealth.
May sickness be
As dear to me
As health.
May silence be
As dear to me
As speech.
May trouble be
As dear to me
As peace.
May dryness be
As dear to me
As dew.
May death, Lord, be
As dear to me
As you.
References
Darkness and light are the same to you (Psalm 139:12; NLT).
When I am weak, then I am strong (2 Corinthians 12:10; NLT).
I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything (Philippians 4:12; NLT).
I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation (Philippians 4:12; NIV).
Into your hands I commit my spirit (Psalm 31:5; NIV)
