I was talking to a brother on the phone and we were just sharing at how amazing God answers our prayers. Then I remember this prayer that I am going to share with you. A very beautiful prayer that speaks so much about reverence of God, seeing Him in the beauty of nature and actually receiving answers from the ways of His creation. It was attributed to Yellow Hawk, a Sioux Chief. It is called The Great Spirit Prayer. Here it is:
“Oh, Great Spirit, whose
voice I hear in the wind, whose breath gives life to all the world. Hear me; I
need your strength and wisdom. Let me walk in beauty, and make my eyes ever
behold the red and purple sunset. Make my hands respect the things you have
made and my ears sharp to hear your voice. Make me wise so that I may
understand the things you have taught my people.
Help me to remain calm
and strong in the face of all that comes towards me. Let me learn the lessons
you have hidden in every leaf and rock. Help me seek pure thoughts and act with
the intention of helping others. Help me find compassion without empathy
overwhelming me. I seek strength, not to be greater than my brother, but to
fight my greatest enemy - Myself. Make me always ready to come to you with
clean hands and straight eyes. So when life fades, as the fading sunset, my
spirit may come to you without shame.”
If I may add a little
more, let me pray: May we learn the ways of nature O God, because they are
footprints of Your great plans for us. Amen.
by aats
Nice post, Gelo!
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It's true, isn't it? -- From the growing of trees, the blooming of flowers, the cycle of life of animals and humans, the way the waves tumble, and the howling of the wind-- all of it can speak to us if we open our hearts to their messages.
I'm at my best when I'm lost in the wonders of nature, silently communing with God.