Daily Devotion - Wednesday, November 16

Prayers from Thankful People

“The Lord will indeed give what is good
and our land will yield its harvest.”
--A prayer of the faithful (Psalm 85:12)

The rhythm of fall is moving us closer and closer to the holiday set aside for giving thanks. This week we are taking a few moments each day with a prayer of faith. Today’s prayer comes from the heart of British poet, Denise Levertov:

“As swimmers dare
To lie face to the sky
And water bears them,

“As hawks rest upon air
And air sustains them,

“So would I learn to attain
Freefall, and float
Into Creator Spirit’s deep embrace,
Knowing no effort earns
That all-surrounding grace.”

WOW! Take some time with this prayer. I find it really powerful!

--Ben Keckler
11.16.11