Epiphany Mountain – Evening Prayer – 5 January 2016

On 13 December I was sitting in my office and looking out the window when I saw what looked to me like three trees marching up to the top of the peak on the left of the picture. All of a sudden, I was struck by the thought that this could well be an Epiphany moment. Three trees representing the three gifts given to Jesus as a youngster by the wise men. Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh were given to him. Gold symbolizing the riches of a king. Frankincense symbolizing the priestly role. Myrrh which was used to prepare the body for burial.

Lord, like the trees ascending the mountain I come  before you

What gifts to I have to bring?

Gold, Frankincense, Myrrh… Gifts such as that I do not have

I bring my spirit, my body, my life

Often battered and worn, yet I bring them before you now

As the Vesper lights are lit my prayers ascend to you

Accept the gifts I bring to you, O Lord

My heart and my spirit… aching to serve you and love you

All that I have… All that I am… I bring before you

The prayers of many… Silence too deep for words… I bring before you

The gift of your love is more precious than silver or gold

It is more precious than gold, frankincense, or myrrh

Thank you for that gift and for the opportunity to come into your presence

Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayers for the world you created

Dona Nobis Pacem

Grant Us Peace

A wee prayer from the heart of your Padre on this eve of Epiphany