I need you,
O God of my life,
like the deer needs a quiet stream,
like the coquina clam needs the salty surf,
like the fine bone china cup needs tea to hold,
like the child needs a lap for snuggling,
like the soul needs music to dance.
I need you
for joy and for purpose.
I need you for rest and renewal;
I need you if I’m going to find grace of self
and if I’m going to dare to grow in community.
I need you for waking and awakening,
and for delighting.
I need you
to breathe
and I need you
to die. O God of my life,
take my need and make me yours.
Psalm 42:1
This is lovely. Thank you.