Bible Readings:
Nehemiah 2 (NIV and MSG); Proverbs 16:2-3 (MSG); Matthew 6:8 (TPT), 7:7 (NIV); Philippians 4:19 (NIV)
Prayer: From You It Came, in the Carmina Gadelica, III, 59-61
Each thing I have received, from You it came,
Each thing for which I hope, from Your love it will come,
Each thing I enjoy, it is of Your bounty,
Everything I ask, comes of Your disposing.
Holy God, Loving Father, of the word everlasting,
Grant me to have of You this living prayer:
Lighten my understanding, kindle my will, begin my doing,
Incite my love, strengthen my weakness, enfold my desire.
Cleanse my heart, make holy my soul, confirm my faith,
Keep safe my mind and compass my body about;
As I utter my prayer from my mouth,
In my own heart may I feel Your presence.
Reference:
The Carmina Gadelica, III, 59-61, cited in Mary C. Earle, 2012, Celtic Christian Spirituality: Essential writings – with Introduction and commentary.
