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Today's Meditation comes to us from A Concord Pastor, Rev. Austin Fleming as he prays his night prayer reflecting on the brilliant Corn Moon. Don't miss the breathtaking song, "Maker of the Moon" by Elle Limebear--the link is at the end of the poem-prayer.
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MEDITATION 140: Night Prayer: the Brilliant Corn Moon by A Concord Pastor, Rev. Austin Fleming and Song: "Maker of the Moon" by Elle Limebear.
Posted: 01 Sep 2020 07:13 PM EDT
Out for my walk last night, Lord,
I was lamenting the last of August,
the beginning of summer's end...
But an upward glance to the nighttime sky
revealed a welcome blessing:
the brilliant Corn Moon, aglow in the heavens,
the last full moon of summer,
your light upon my path ...
Photo by CP
For a moment, just a moment, Lord,
the moon was mine alone
- as if you'd hung it just for me
and no one else could see its silver blessing
shining on my soul...
And your light was consolation
as I grieved the summer's passing;
your fullness and your brilliance,
pierced the shadows deep within;
your moon a pledge, a promise,
of your presence and protection...
As the seasons change again, Lord,
to autumn, then to winter,
to spring and hope of summer:
fill the night sky with your moonlight
and my heart to overflowing
with your warmth, your grace, your love...
Protect me, Lord, as I lie awake
'neath the Corn Moon's hazy glow;
watch over me, then, throughout the night
'til the sun rise up again:
that awake, I might keep watch with you
and asleep, rest in your peace...
Amen.
Maker of the Moon by Elle Limebear
https//:youtu.be/R7ZkBE8c4UM