Monday, January 11, 2010

a birthday blessing

bright, blue eyes sparkle as a front-toothless grin announces, "Two days until my birthday!"
and with it a turning from one year to the next. Seven times we will pass this way. Seven times of change and growth, of pain and endurance, of learning and of living. And in this year, I lift up a birthday blessing,

May the days be filled with a reflection of the deep love that holds you close,
and the nights surround you with warmth and rest,
May the friendships you develop be strong and true.

May the connections you make point to your redeemer,
the skills that you develop sharpen your task,
May success follow you and peace envelope you,
and worship of God guide you.

May you always have more than enough,
May you find contentment,
and may you bring light to the darkness.

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