The sun has set and the Vesper Lights flicker and glow
What a sacred honor it is
To walk with dear friends through the Valley of the Shadows
What a sacred privilege it is
To listen, to love, to hold
We all need safe, sacred, and holy space
Space where we can simply be
Loved, cherished, honored, heard
Lord, words somehow fail
Words to express such gratitude
Gratitude for the blessings of such friendship
You know the prayers of my heart
For these precious ones
In your mercy, hear our prayers
Lift up, Comfort, Guide, and Sustain them
For these dear ones, I lift this humble prayer
Dona Nobis Pacem
Grant Us/Them Peace
A wee prayer from the heart of your thankful and humbled Padre…
The sun has set and the Vesper Lights flicker and glow
An early morning alarm clock
A long day of traveling
An amazing day walking all around Minneapolis
The fun experience of a surprise visit to a dear friend
A wonderful visit at my Alma Mater’s new location
Time spent with my sweetheart
Such a wonderful day, Lord
For this and all of your blessings I give you thanks
Now as my eyelids grow heavy
I lift this humble prayer to you
Dona Nobis Pacem
Grant Us Peace
A wee prayer from the heart of your Padre…
The sun has set and the Vesper Lights flicker and glow
A long day of appointments and travel
Yet in the midst of it all, wonders abound
Spending time in the midst of your Creation
Spending time pondering the wonder of it all
Spending time with my sweetheart
Now as my eyelids grow heavy
I lift this humble prayer to you
Dona Nobis Pacem
Grant Us Peace
A wee prayer from the heart of your Padre…
The sun has set and the Vesper Lights flicker and glow
Hospital calls and worship preparation
Meetings and leadership discussions
Preparation for travel and for a Celebration of Life
Time spent with my sweetheart
Time spent in the beauty of your Creation
For all of these things I thank you, Lord
Now as my eyelids grow heavy
I lift this humble prayer to you
Dona Nobis Pacem
Grant Us Peace
A wee prayer from the heart of your Padre…
The sun has set and the Vesper Lights flicker and glow
A morning of work and meetings
An afternoon of appointments
A delightful evening celebrating a wedding
To see the love in the eyes of all who had gathered
To see the love and the life in the beautiful couple
To share in such a sacred moment
Truly is a joy filled part of this calling
Lord, watch over and guide us
Lord, sustain us when we are weary
Lord, thank you for the reminders of your love
Now as my eyelids grow heavy
I lift this humble prayer to you
Dona Nobis Pacem
Grant Us Peace
A wee prayer from the heart of your Padre…
A powerful prayer from the heart of my dear Sister, Cheryl Anne ❤❤
The sun has set and the Vesper Lights flicker and glow
A full Lord’s Day of worship
Gathered around the Lord’s Table
Gathered to walk with a family through the familiar Valley of the Shadows
Picking up my sweetheart from the airport
Walking together hand-in-hand
A full yet wonder-filled day
Thank you, Lord, for your Spirit’s guidance
Now as my eyelids grow heavy
I lift this humble prayer to you
Dona Nobis Pacem
Grant Us Peace
A wee prayer from the heart of your Padre…
First Reading – Ruth 1:1-18
Second Reading – Mark 12:28-34
Sermon – Faith and Hospitality: Ruth’s Story
The sun has set and the Vesper Lights flicker and glow
It has been a low energy day
Yet in spite of that, work was accomplished
Time spent along the River
Time spent with this beautiful Mama Elk
Preparing for tomorrow’s Worship
Preparing for tomorrow’s Funeral and Burial
Preparing for Monday’s Wedding
My sweetheart preparing to return home
Thank you for your Spirit’s presence, Lord
Now as my eyelids grow heavy
I lift this humble prayer to you
Dona Nobis Pacem
Grant Us Peace
A wee prayer from the heart of your Padre…
Don’t worry, be happy. Said Jesus. Never.
Jesus didn’t want us to be unhappy. He wanted something more than happiness for us. The pursuit of happiness—at least as most people understand the word “happiness” today—leads to shallowness, emptiness, and spiritual exhaustion. By contrast, Jesus wants to lead us into a life worth living.
— Read on jakeowensby.com/2019/08/02/love-changes-the-algorithm/
