Praying Into The Day

One of my favorite photographs from the files. It helps me remember so many important things about my spiritual life. It helps me pray my way into this new day.

Lord God, creator of all that was and is and will be, guide me by the light of your love today. I know I have several paths I could choose to follow today, paths that will lead me deeper into the fears and concerns that want to capture my mind and my heart. May I be brave enough and devoted enough to choose the pathway of Christ, the lamp for my feet and the light for my path. The way is rugged, Lord; uneven and often treacherous. Help me find my way through the dangers and into the delight of your abiding presence. O Lord, how beautiful is your creation. The mountains call out your creative name; colors and textures remind me of the beauty that surrounds me; even the rugged pathway teaches me to step carefully but to never stop in fear or disappointment.

I cannot see around the bend nor over the hill to know what awaits. I simply trust that the Light will lead me through all moments, through unknown and unexpected engagements with life today. I will climb the hill and follow the path, Lord, in the confidence of faith, gladly and gratefully in the name of Christ Jesus, who is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. Amen