Woodland Prayer- Look, See, Pray

richardthebaptist Book of Creation, Creation, Look, See. Pray, Nature, Prayer, Psalm, Reflection August 24, 2021 1 Minute

The peace of the green trees be ours
and calm our thoughts tonight;
The song of Creation bring harmony
and help our minds to rest.

Industrious insects garden our world,
as birds bring an offering of music;
the streams bring the waters of life,
and a woodland symphony is born!

Creatures large and small have their being
in this cathedral canopied by trees.
O Lord most High, O Lord most holy,
thank you for this place.

The joy of blue skies overwhelms us!
Softness of raindrops caress our heads.
Clouds of gentleness soothe our days,
and may wholeness be our portion.

(c) Richard Starling, 2021.

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Retired, married to Juliet, and a Christian who loves books, writing, music, nature, gardening, and photography. I'm exploring prayer and spirituality, using my photos to reflect on God and how faith fits into real life: and I hope to stimulate and encourage others to meet with Jesus. Health really matters- and you value it most when there is a risk of losing it! I was unexpectedly diagnosed with colonic cancer, and had successful surgery late in 2019. Love the NHS, God bless them). I am still living with a life-changing condition of fibromyalgia and trying to support others with this illness and other "invisible illnesses." Life has been changed but hope burns eternal. Faith has a deep relevance in good times and tough ones, in sickness and in health. God has been good in my life and has been with me in all these varied experiences. View all posts by richardthebaptist

Published August 24, 2021

2 thoughts on “Woodland Prayer- Look, See, Pray”

Jane Tawel says:

August 24, 2021 at 11:52 pm

This is beautiful and needed. Reminiscent of several old hymns (For the Beauty of the Earth and All Creatures Great and Small) and yet uniquely creative. I like the reminder of the importance of insects. Thank you. Incredibly prayerfully holistic and whole-istic. Shalom, Jane

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1. richardthebaptist says:
  
  August 25, 2021 at 10:51 am
  
  Thank you for the encouragement, Jane. Peace be with you!
  
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