Saturday, October 24, 2009
Day 3 - Part 2: "Before Birth: A Waiting Prayer" (Barrowby)
"Here, Lord,
We await your gift of life.
Grown in secret
Now in ripeness
Full fruited
Ready to be received.
Lord, we long for our child,
Borne out of covenant love
Nurtured in love, hope, forgiveness,
Received as gift, blessing, joy.
Release in her abundant grace,
Enjoyment of all that earth affords,
Gentleness to those whose way has been hard,
Patience, kindliness and faith.
We receive, nurture and set free your gift,
Not only our child, but yours,
Yours to enjoy and delight in,
Ours to marvel at your generosity.
Lord of all the living
God of the uncreated and yet to be
Create in us community
As we await your gift."
~Barrowby
We await your gift of life.
Grown in secret
Now in ripeness
Full fruited
Ready to be received.
Lord, we long for our child,
Borne out of covenant love
Nurtured in love, hope, forgiveness,
Received as gift, blessing, joy.
Release in her abundant grace,
Enjoyment of all that earth affords,
Gentleness to those whose way has been hard,
Patience, kindliness and faith.
We receive, nurture and set free your gift,
Not only our child, but yours,
Yours to enjoy and delight in,
Ours to marvel at your generosity.
Lord of all the living
God of the uncreated and yet to be
Create in us community
As we await your gift."
~Barrowby
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