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\nPassing by the Colosseum, Rome (photo: Irene Bom)
\n <\/p>\n

Here are three prayers for wayfarers, including a prayer for safe travel from the Jewish tradition.
<\/br>Wherever we roam, may we make the time to tune in to God’s presence with us – our constant companion and guide, ever wise and nurturing.<\/p>\n

#1<\/h3>\n

O Lord God,
\nwho called your servants
\nto ventures of which we
\ncannot see the ending,
\nby paths as yet untrodden,
\nthrough perils unknown:<\/p>\n

Give us faith
\nto go out with courage,
\nnot knowing where we are going,
\nbut only that your hand is leading us,
\nand your love supporting us;
\nto the glory of your name.
\nAmen.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Eric Milner-White (1884-1963) and G.W. Briggs (1875-1959)
\nfrom Book of a Thousand Prayers<\/em> by Angela Ashwin, #161<\/p>\n\n

#2<\/h3>\n

Lord Jesus Christ,
\nYou said that you are the Way, the Truth and the Life;
\nlet us never stray from you, who are the Way;
\nnor distrust you, who are the Truth;
\nnor rest in any other but you, who are the Life,
\nbeyond whom there is nothing to be desired,
\neither in heaven or on earth.
\nWe ask it for your name’s sake.
\nAmen.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Erasmus (1466-1536)
\nfrom Book of a Thousand Prayers<\/em> by Angela Ashwin, #156<\/p>\n\n

#3<\/h3>\n

Wayfarer’s Prayer<\/strong>
\nJewish Prayer for a Safe Journey<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cMay it be Your will, o Lord, our God and the God of our ancestors, that You lead us toward peace, guide our footsteps toward peace, and make us reach our desired destination for life, gladness, and peace. May You rescue us from the hand of every foe, ambush along the way, and from all manner of punishments that assemble to come to earth. May You send blessing in our handiwork, and grant us grace, kindness, and mercy in Your eyes and in the eyes of all who see us. May You hear the sound of our humble request because You are God Who hears prayer requests. Blessed are You, our Lord, Who hears prayer. Amen.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Source: travelingilove.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n

more …<\/strong><\/p>\n

At 36,000 Feet, Closer to God<\/a>: Alana Newhouse’s personal reflection on the Wayfarer’s Prayer<\/em>, published on the NY Times website.<\/p>\n

Posts on theme of the month: on a journey<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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For some reason, these blog posts keep on giving. 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And it's such a joy to share my songs in my local church and beyond, also on this platform. 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