Today I thought I would share my morning prayer ritual with you. It is nothing special just morning prayers. However, you will notice I use the name “Universal Divine” rather than “God”. As I have gotten older, and hopefully a little wiser, I have learned that there are so many paths to light and love that one name just does not fit for me anymore.
My Ritual is divided into 2 major portions, Prayer of intention, and Prayers of Petition with silence separating major division. I must admit on occasion I use a singing bowl at the beginning of each period of silence which seems to draw me deeper into myself. This is also a standing prayer, which is how it started out, but as I get older, I do think I will be doing more sitting than standing. These old legs and knees are not up to it on some days. So, If you want to model a ritual after mine do not feel it has to be a standing prayer.
Blessings be to one and all.
Prayer of Intention
Universal Divine
I stand before you
As I came into this universe
Come Your Presence, fill my heart
Come Your Presence, fill my mind
Come Your Presence, fill every cell of this clay vessel
Silence
Divine Universal
May my voice be your voice
May my hands be your hands
May the words and deeds I send into the universe
be your words and deeds.
Silence
Prayers of Petition
Blessing be to
John the beloved
Blessing be to
Lisa the soul friend
Blessing be to
Louis the soul keeper
Blessing be to
Esmerelda the joy bringer
Blessing be to
Charlie the snuggler
Blessing be to
George the friend of years
Blessing be to
Sweet pea the bringer of song
Silence
Blessing be to friends
Living in pain and ill health
May they be held in the light and be healed
Silence
Blessing be to leaders
Living in the dark
May they find their souls and return to the light
Silence
Blessing be to leaders yet to come
Living in the light
May they find strength in the light and not waver from the path
Silence
Blessing of the Earth
Blessing of the sea and sky
Blessings of love and light and peace
Blessing of the Universal One now and forever be with us all
Silence
Amen and Amen
Written by Ruth Jewell, November 27, 2020
A Quiet Walk 