God, grant that we see better,
That we cling to your Reality, seen and unseen
That we not overlook the eternal beings in the nooks of our lives.
That we neglect not the joy of our youth and the wisdom accumulated in our years.
Even in the darkness, sing to us, and be our comfort.
When our suffering overwhelms us, help us appreciate your great Love.
In our successes, keep us from growing blind.
Grant us the inner peace from the awe of knowing you are indeed God Almighty.
Take our whole selves into your strong embrace, and smile upon us, Holy God, in your mercy.
In the name of God: Father, Son, and Spirit.
Amen.
“That we not overlook the eternal beings in the nooks of our lives.” A sentiment worthy of Charles Williams . . . or Gregory the Great!
By the way, on your Lenten survey, can I suggest a new category between the first two? “Yes, but I only began recently.” I’d check that one.