Praying for God to hold me...

Father's Embrace by Ruth Councell

I wrote this prayer 24 years ago while I was on retreat in Advent - it's a favorite of mine and one I return to often.  Expressing our desire for intimacy with God, it's a great prayer for these days before Christmas...

 

You enfold me, entwine and embrace me.

You handle me, hold me and hide me.

You wrestle me, welcome and want me.

Your chin by my ear, your hand in my hair,

your arm 'round my back, my arms rounding you,

my face on your chest: I'm held in your warmth.

Your eyes keep close watch, mine close in deep peace.

Your fingers stroke softly my head's numbered strands.

Your grip is a gift, your grasp saving grace.

You whisper, 
    "You're mine, I call you by name:

    you're found and forgiven, brought home and beloved."

I breathe, 
    "Yes, I am, shaped and healed by your hand.

    You call me by name: I am yours, you are mine."

Amen. 

 

This song expresses beautifully the Lord's desire to 

come and dwell with us - precisely what we celebrate

in this season of Advent...

 

Come Back to Me by Gregory Norbet

    performed by The Sunday 7pm Choir 

 

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