May I be as gentle as the doe, as fearless as the lion, as faithful as the dog.
Psalm 17
Listen to my heart, O Love Divine;
hear the cry within me!
Heed my prayer from lips that
would utter truth!
For in You do I seek justice!
Be Thou my eyes that I may
see with clarity.
If You try my heart,
if You visit me by night,
if You test me, You will discover
My only desire is to
draw closer to You.
I see the injustice and the
oppression
piercing the hearts of your people.
Be Thou my feet that I may walk
along your paths;
that I may be a benevolent
presence on life’s highway.
I call upon You knowing You will
answer me,
Heart of my heart;
incline your ear to me,
hear my words.
Wondrously show your steadfast love,
O Love Divine, You walk beside me
giving me strength to face
the fears that dwell within.
Keep me as the apple of your eye;
hide me in the shadow of your
wings,
from all that would separate me
from your Love.
Open my heart that compassion may
be my companion;
Where I meet pride, humble me;
Where I meet anger, calm my fears;
Where eI meet injustice, cause me
to act in love’s was.
May I be as gentle as the doe,
as fearless as the lion,
as faithful as the dog.
Arise, O Heart of Love!
confront all within me
that is not whole!
Deliver me from deadly fears
and doubts, shine
your Light into my darkness,
May my heart receive the bounty of
your Love,
May my children and their children
walk with You in gratitude
and joy.
for I shall behold your face
in Truth,
when I am fully awake,
I shall dwell in the house of
love and peace and joy!