Psalm 105
Gentle us, O Compassionate
One, that
we tread the earth lightly
and with grace,
Spreading peace, goodness, and love,
without harm to any creature.
For in gentle serenity is strength
and assurance;
confusion and suspicion find
no home here.
In all things may we be grateful,
our hearts open to joy.
O Mighty Counselor, speak to us
within our hearts;
let your Voice be heard.
And as we listen and heed your Word,
joy will be our song of thanks.
As You lead us into the Silence,
we become friends with solitude.
With trust in You our lives become
simple,
assurance and peace, leaving
no room for fear.
All that we have is gift from You,
O Gracious Beloved,
all that we are is Yours
as well.
May we come to see that all
we give to others,
we give to ourselves and You.
Excerpted from Psalms
for Praying by Nan C. Merrill, Continuum Press
