A PROPHET'S BLESSING

This blessing finds its way behind the bars.

This blessing works its way beneath the chains.
This blessing knows its way through a broken heart.
This blessing makes a way where there is none.

Where there is no light, this blessing.
Where there is no hope, this blessing.
Where there is no peace, this blessing.
Where there is nothing left, this blessing.

In the presence of hate.      In the absence of love.
In the torment of pain.     In the grip of fear.

To the one in need.     To the one in the cell.
To the one in the dark.    To the one in despair.

Let this blessing come as bread.
Let this blessing come as release.
Let this blessing come as sight.
Let this blessing come as freedom.

Let this blessing come.

Jan Richardson

www.thepaintedprayerbook.com