Wednesday, August 13, 2014
Psalm 101
“May I be a mirror of your Love to all that I meet.”
Several years ago I discovered a beautiful book: “Praying with the Psalms: An Invitation to Wholeness,” by Nan C. Merrill. Today, I offer Merrill’s version of Psalm 101.
I sing of loyalty and justice;
to You, O Beloved, I sing.
I give heed to the Way that
leads to peace.
Making a home in our hearts,
You are our loving Companion and Friend.
May I walk with integrity
where’er I go,
May I see You in all creation!
May I be a mirror of your Love
to all that I meet;
May I reflect the freedom of your
Truth, and live
as a beneficial presence in the
the world.
Forgive me, O Merciful One, if I turn
from those in need.
Humble me if I become arrogant
and greedy.
Embrace me with your Presence.
I accompany those who love You,
that I may grow in
Wisdom;
I enter into the Silence, into the
Eternal Light,
and listen to your gentle Voice.
For, no one who oppresses another,
who keeps company with injustice,
will dwell in the house of Love.
And, no one who prefers darkness
will live in the glory of Light.
In the morning I offer myself to You
in prayer,
by night I surrender to You
in trust;
O that I might walk in the Light
with a grateful heart,
and radiate peace to the world!
- David Shumaker
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