Lead Me Gently

My copy of Nan Merrill's book, 
Psalms For Praying, is showing 
its age.  Lots of marginal notes
have found their way to the pages.
It's just that good, these remarkable
Psalms restated in the book.  Here
is a sample that I offer as a good
Thursday prayer.

With my heart's ear I hear the injunction
to pray for my enemies, even those
who persecute me.  How can I, weak
and fear-filled, heed this difficult teaching?
Help me to understand the way of your
precepts, and give me strength to 
follow through.  My soul is willing,
O Merciful One, yet the body would 
flee.  Who is the enemy from whom I
run, but the fears hidden in the shadows
within.  Strengthen me according to
your word; lead me gently into the Light.
Amen

Rejoice in the blessings that come your
way today, and then give them all away
with gratitude.