As I Walk This Day

I lift my hands and bow my head
as I rise from this warm and comfortable bed,
forming a prayer in my mind and my heart:
Loving Spirit, may this day start
with justice and merecy falling down like rain
to wash away any suffering or pain;
may the sun rise to heal the wounds of greed,
may every creature find what they need
to live in a world that values life,
a world that transforms the sword and the knife
into joy-filled toys for our children's play.
May this, your gift, be such a day.

And may I find my way by hope and trust
with the courage to live as one who must
emerge from the shadows of division and fear
because I know that you are near.
I stand on the earth, my brother my friend;
I surrender my will as this day begins.

May all who hear this song I sing
stand in faith as they gladly bring
the best they have to bless this day
with what they do and what they say.

Spirit of Life, walk this way with me
for in your presence I am bold and free
to be the man you hoped me to be.
Faithful Friend, proven and true,
I'd like to walk this day with you.

Amen