One of our readers has sent along this poem based on Psalm 139. It's taken from In Every Tiny Grain of Sand: A Child's Book of Prayers and Praise by Reeve Lindberg (Editor, Compiler). This prayer comes from a child's book and so it will appeal to us: God's children one and all!
On Morning Wings, In Oceans Deep
Lord, you look at me and know me
Every step I take, you show me.
When I rise, and when I rest,
You will always know me best.
Where I walk, or sit, or stand,
You still hold me in your hand.
And if I don’t know how to pray,
You understand me, anyway.
Once when I was lost, you found me.
Then I felt your arms around me.
When I’m afraid and want to hide,
You are always by my side.
When I’m lonely, you are near,
When I’m angry, you stay here.
High as heaven bright, you greet me,
Down in darkness, too, you meet me.
You are with me everywhere:
In light and shadow, fire and air;
In every tiny grain of sand;
And in the desert, vast and grand;
On morning wings, in oceans deep;
When I’m awake, and when I sleep.
In my secret self, you made me,
In the blazing sun, you shade me.
Know me, lead me, guide my way
Through every hour of every day,
For all my life, in all I do,
Let me always be with you.
What a beautiful poem. Words to ponder especially when we are having a difficult time. A good reminder that we never walk alone.
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