When we went to Wimborne Minster on Tuesday, there was a simple display on the theme of ‘water’ in one of the chapels. As well as information about WaterAid, and the provision of clean water, there was a display on the centre table – pebbles, draped fabric, and a prayer. Yet again I thought of our UCF verse for the year. More reminders of deserts and streams…
A Water Blessing – if you wish, dip your fingers in the water, and mark the palm of your hand with the sign of the cross, and in silence – or out loud- say these words
May clean, clear water bless us
Wellspring or waterfall
life in abundance
flowing, cleansing, refreshing
May we use wisely
God’s gift of water
and cherish each drop
bring life to Earth’s deserts
Jesus, pour your water
greening and satisfying
on the dry dustiness
of the deserts within us
Holy Spirit,flow through us
revive our faithfulness
cleanse our sinfulness
fill us with prayerfulness.
Very beautiful lines. What a nice idea to have the display.
ReplyDeleteThat's a lovely blessing.x
ReplyDeleteGreen the dry dustiness. That's an image for my night xx
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