First day of summer

It's hard to believe, Lord:

    we're more half-way through 

        the sixth month of the year! 

 

It's hard to believe

    that in the same amount of time

        - we'll be in 2027... 

 

And it gives me pause to consider

    how much time I've squandered

        since this year first began...

 

So, tonight I pray for help, Lord,

    for grace, resolve and strength 

        to amend my careless ways...

 

Open wide my eyes and heart

    to all the times and places

        where you meet me on my way... 

 

Make me grateful for the time I have

    - my daily opportunities -

        to love and pray and serve...

 

Help me spend my time with gratitude

    for all the years I've lived

        - and for all that lies ahead...

 

Give me strength to live your word

    and give me wisdom and compassion

        to be gentle in my ways...

 

Help me grow old, Lord, with dignity

    - and graciousness and kindness

        for all whose paths cross mine...

 

I rejoice in every day, Lord,

    for each day you have made

is another day to know your peace,

    your mercy and your love... 

    

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. 

 

This Day God Gives Me by OCP Session Choir

 

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This day God gives me
Strength of high heaven,
Sun and moon shining,
Flame in my hearth,
Flashing of lightning,
Wind in its swiftness,
Deeps of the ocean,
Firmness of earth.

This day God sends me
Strength to sustain me,
Might to uphold me,
Wisdom as guide.
Your eyes are watchful,
Your ears are list'ning,
Your lips are speaking,
Friend at my side.

God's way is my way,
God's shield is round me,
God's host defends me,
Saving from ill.
Angels of heaven,
Drive from me always
All that would harm me,
Stand by me still.

Rising, I thank you,
Mighty and strong One,
King of creation,
Giver of rest,
Firmly confessing
Threeness of Persons,
Oneness of Godhead,
Trinity blest.

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