My Retreat Prayer 2009

I’ve gotten in the habit of writing a prayer at the end of my annual retreat. I keep it in my bible and try to say it most days during the year. It reminds me of the gifts of retreat and the call to deepen my relationship with God. Of course, the prayer comes from my own inner experiences the past week, but I figured I’d share it anyway in case it strikes a chord with some.

Jesus

brother, redeemer and friend

help me to find the sacred in the everyday moments

of ministry, community and life in general;

to contemplate, re-create, and nourish

mind, body, and soul;

to remember that you are my peace,

the source of my power;

and that through you,

with the Creator and the Spirit,

all things are possible

even more than I could ever ask or imagine;

thank you for every gift.

peace, love and joy

Amen