This blog was very difficult to write. I’m deeply tired as I approach the end of my holiday, and had to work on it in amongst all the inevitable tidying and packing which come with leaving rented accommodation. As always, the inspiration took only a moment to arrive, but expressing what I saw was almost beyond me.
Yet, to my great surprise, just before posting today’s prayer I discovered that it’s actually two prayers in one, woven together. If you read just the first line of each verse (those in non-italic text), they make sense, and the same is true if you read just the italicised lines. God is truly amazing!
We thank you, O God! We give thanks because you are near (Psalm 75:1; NLT).
Thank you for your nearness, Lord:
In everything, I see your face,
And for your supreme transcendence:
Far beyond all time and space.
Thank you for your constant presence:
Here, on earth, in everyone,
And for your sublime completeness:
All exist within your womb.
The Almighty …blesses you with blessings of the skies above, blessings of the deep springs below, blessings of the breast and womb (Genesis 49:25; NIV).
Safe travels home, Ruth!
Thank you so much! I’ve had a really great day. How are you? XXXXXXX
I’m so glad to hear that. We just returned from a lovely and relaxing week at the beach with my brothers, their families, and my parents. The perfect way to end the summer.
Wonderful. I’m so glad you’ve had this lovely time together. XXXXXX
I’m exceptionally grateful to you for your ongoing friendship despite not always being happy with what I write. That speaks volumes about the quality of your faith! XXXXXXX
I love this x