It's been a real fall day, Lord!
One of those days when you truly see the leaves
falling from the trees,
falling gracefully, here and there,
landing graciously, softly on my head
and in numbers great enough to carpet
the sidewalk and the lawn
and the chance to shuffle,
even dance my way,
from here to there,
wherever this day led me...
The branches up above
are taking joy in all the glory
you've painted on their limbs;
they're applauding you, their Maker,
rejoicing in your artistry
and may not yet noticed
that every time they clap their hands,
a leaf of autumn's beauty
flutters gently to the ground...
It's a gift, Lord, to be caught up,
surrounded, touched and blessed
by the season's heady changes:
may I find and know within myself
the grace of how things turn
and your presence in it all...
Protect me, Lord, while I'm awake
and watch over me while I sleep
that awake, I might keep watch with you
and asleep, rest in your peace...
Amen.
I've offered this song before and even just recently,
but it just seems the perfect match for tonight's prayer...
Falling Leaves by Martin Tallstrom
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