The start of a new year is an artifical hinge point in our lives, but none the less significant for that. Looking to 2014 and all it will bring us, of blessing and difficulty, of gain and loss, somewhere in it all there will be the faithful presence of God, to be discerned, discovered and lived towards.
This old Celtic Prayer is a favourite, and is sung with reverent gusto by Lesley Garrett in the CD Amazing Grace. One of the ways I remember and recount blessings now is with my camera – the words of the prayer, and the photos, are a way of bringing a beautiful creation and my own given sub plot in the story of God and His world into a playful juxtaposition.
Deep peace of the running wave to you,
After the storm at Stonehaven
Deep peace of the flowing air to you,
Low Lying Mist South of Fort William
Deep peace of the quiet earth to you,
A Tiny Jewel on the Beach at St Cyrus
Deep peace of the shining moon to you,
Late Autmun Moon from Our Garden in Dunecht Rd.
Deep peace of the Son of Peace to you, for ever.
Spring Sunset Over Loch Skene
Early Scottish Blessing (adapted).
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