a prayer for courage

Psalm 124, by Nan C. Merrill slightly adapted, Pat Youngdahl August 2023

If it were not for You, O Beloved God, fear and chaos would reign in every heart; in You will I trust. When doubt threatens to overwhelm me, when anger seeks to entrap me, Then You, God of new creation, are ever-ready to awaken the holy, the sacred within me; Then do your Living Streams of grace enfold me.

Blessed are You, who are very Present to us, a comfort to troubled hearts! Grant us the strength of eagle wings, the courage to soar to new heights! Melt within us the bonds of fear, that we may live with love!

Our guidance comes from You, O Counselor, O giver of Life, Beloved of my heart!