Friends I share this poem entitled “A Sioux Prayer” which was translated by Chief Yellow Lark in 1887. It is my attempt to wish you a meaningful Earth Day.
Oh, Great Spirit, whose voice I hear in the winds
Whose breath gives life to the world, hear me
I come to you as one of your many children
I am small and weak
I need your strength and wisdom
May I walk in beauty
Make my eyes ever behold the red and purple sunset.
Make my hands respect the things you have made
And my ears sharp to your voice.
Make me wise so that I may know the things you
Have taught your children.
The lessons you have written in every leaf and rock
Make me strong!
Not to be superior to my brothers,
but to fight my greatest enemy…myself
Make me ever ready to come to you with straight eyes,
So that when life fades as the fading sunset,
May my spirit come to you without shame.
On the journey with you….. – Pastor Jeff
1 comment:
Thank you Jeff! It's one of my favorites . . . . we really are our greatest enemies and I know that's what I've been learning about and struggling with, from a spiritual growth perspective, these last 10 years of my life. I meant to tell you after church that your sermon (April 20) was in perfect timing for me personally. I'll share the details in person as to why.
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