I woke early yesterday and couldn’t go back to sleep, so began to pray instead. As I said my familiar morning prayers, the opening words, shape and direction of today’s blog burst into my mind.
Mary said: “My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior” (Luke 1:46-7; NIV).
I glorify the grace of God,
The mind, and heart, and face
Of God.
I celebrate the light of God,
The truth, and peace, and might
Of God.
I bow before the fire of God,
The jealousy and ire
Of God.
I venerate the hope of God,
The comfort, joy, and scope
Of God.
I witness to the love of God,
The Spirit, and the Son
Of God.
Lord,
Forgive my sin and shame,
And help me magnify your name.
Oh, magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt His name together (Psalm 34:3; NKJV).