Context: I wrote this prayer very late at night a few days ago, after a really bad day health-wise. I was exhausted, and it was time to settle down, but the words were so insistent that I had to rough them out as best I could, then work on them next day. This prayer falls naturally into two related halves:
1. He refreshes my soul (Psalm 23:4; NIV).
Jesus refreshes me,
Jesus instructs;
Jesus delivers me,
Jesus delights.
Jesus releases me,
Jesus protects;
Jesus advises me,
Jesus unites.
Whoever is united with the Lord is one with him in spirit (1 Corinthians 6:17; NIV).
2. Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom (Luke 23:42; CSB).
Jesus, remember me,
Jesus, forgive;
Jesus, encourage me,
Jesus, defend.
Jesus, unshackle me,
Jesus, console;
Jesus, replenish me –
Jesus, my Friend.
You are my friends if you do what I command (John 15:14; NIV).
Rosary Hospital news
The hospital had a good day yesterday: one Fiat rosary completed, one parcel prepared for posting, three orders received and a new work-station, which I hope to photograph for you tomorrow, God willing.
Update next morning: I made yesterday’s rosary for myself. When I came to use it in the evening, I discovered that I’ve missed out one bead, so I plan to re-make it today. I’m definitely a perfectionist, but I also really do feel that all my rosaries should be as good as I can make them!
