In my Sunday homily this past weekend, I mentioned the hooting of owls - and that came up in conversation today. So I reached back into my archives and dusted off this post from a few years back...
Kris sent me this photo, Lord:
a wise old bird looking down from a lofty perch,
surveying my friend's back yard and, I trust,
ready and waiting to share an owl's wisdom
with any and all who might pass by...
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| Photo by Kris Krueger |
I wonder, Lord, if I look up,
right where I am,
might I catch a glimpse of your Spirit,
perched just above,
surveying my life and times
and ready to share with me
the wisdom I need:
to use the brain you gave me,
to listen for the word you speak,
to keep my mouth shut
when I've nothing to say,
to value common sense,
to discern what's fair and just,
to take care in making decisions,
to do the next right thing,
to accept the truth when I find it,
to presume that you, O Lord,
know better than I - always...
Actually, Lord, what I really need
is the wisdom to trust,
in all times and all places,
that your Spirit is always perched
in my mind and my heart,
ready with insight and counsel to share,
with knowledge and caution
and prudence to spare...
Make me wise enough, Lord,
to know how foolish I can be;
t0 see how much
I just don't understand;
and to turn to you
when I don't know where to turn...
Perch like an owl, Lord,
in the branches of my mind,
survey the passions of my heart,
my many schemes and dreams,
and with your wisdom,
guide my decisions, thoughts and choices
- and every step I take...
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.
The Perfect Wisdom of Our God
by Stuart Townend and Keith Getty
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The perfect wisdom of our God,
Revealed in all the universe:
All things created by His hand,
And held together at His command.
He knows the mysteries of the seas,
The secrets of the stars are His;
He guides the planets on their way,
And turns the earth through another day.
The matchless wisdom of his ways
That mark the path of rightousness,
His word a lamp unto my feet,
His Spirit teaching and guiding me.
His word a lamp unto my feet,
His Spirit teaching and guiding me.
And, oh, the mystery of the Cross,
That God should suffer for the lost
So that the fool might shame the wise
And all the glory might go to Christ.
Oh grant me wisdom from above,
To pray for peace and cling to love,
And teach me humbly to receive
The sun and rain of Your sovereignty
Each strand of sorrow has a place
Within this tapestry of grace;
So through the trials I choose to say:
"Your perfect will, in your perfect way."
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