I heard the wind last night. All night it blew Like the Oklahoma wind of my childhood. The wind roars Power, Life. Don't stay in one...

My heart lives in you, sky. Dome of light, of darkness, Canvas of clouds and stars, Of swallows and eagles. My spirit soars in your...

Oh, morning, we greet you with open arms, with open eyes and ears and hearts. Oh, morning, we welcome you, and all that may come, all we...

Bless to me this bobber This red and yellow bobber That floats in the water attached to my line. Bless to me this bobber And the...

I was featured in a workshop done by my mom at her conference in North Carolina last week. She was talking about Celtic Blessings and about her book, Christ Beside Me, Christ Within Me: Celtic Blessings . I got two whole slides in the PowerPoint presentation. And then Mom read this prayer she wrote about our daily walk. Bless to me this walk, This street I travel twice a day. Bless to me this companion, Jack, The little dog who walks beside me. Bless to me each house I pass a

To those who wake, Send your blessing. To those who travel, Send your blessing. To those who are in trouble, Send your blessing. To those...

Let this day be your day. Let your Spirit be in my spirit, Your words in my mouth, Your love in my heart. Let me be your hands, Your...

Bless this tender bloom. Beauty emerging in the turmoil of spring. Delicate, intricate, miracle of life. Reflecting the presence of the...

Break forth, light, Into the darkness, Into the hatred, Into the fear. Break forth, light, Into the sadness, Into the grief, Into the...

I'm working on a manuscript -- a book of blessings to be published in 2016 by Upper Room Books. Right now, I'm sitting in the recliner...

Bless to me this chair This strong and safe chair Under which I hide At the doctor's office. Bless to me this chair And its durable seat That hides me from the Giant vet tech who threatens To pick me up And put me on the table. Bless to me this chair In its little corner And bless to me the treats I know are in the cabinet Come quickly, treats, Come quickly, come now.

Christ before us. Christ behind us. Christ beside us. Christ within us. O, Christ, be in this place.

The Pilgrim’s Aiding By Mary McDonald God be with you in every pass, Jesus be with you on every hill, Spirit be with you on every stream,...

For Spec You still chase bunnies in your sleep Tracking, barking, leaping Master of the back yard You still jump in the air when it’s time to eat Letting me know that you know When supper time is here But then I see you dodge a shadow Unable to see clearly with cloudy eyes And I have to touch you when I enter the room To let you know I am here I know that someday Your windmill-tail will stop spinning Your courageous, loyal heart will cease to beat I sit with you in love and s

For Spec You still chase bunnies in your sleep Tracking, barking, leaping Master of the back yard You still jump in the air when it's...