January 8, 2026

Plunge into the Ocean of Love, where heart meets Heart,
Where sorrows are comforted, and wounds are mended.
Past fears dissolve in deep harmonic tones, the future – pure mystery.
For eternal moments lived in total surrender glide smoothly over troubled waters.
Hide not from Love, O friends, sink not into the sea of despair, the mire of hatred.
Awaken, O my heart, that I drown not in fear!
Too long have I sailed where’er the winds have blown!
Drop anchor!
– Psalm Prayer from Psalm 137, Psalms for Praying by Nan Merrill

January 15, 2026

Set a guard over my mouth, O Holy One.
Keep watch over the door of my lips.
May I speak only what is of good intent,
and not busy myself with rumor and gossip;
Incline my heart to what is beneficial and holy.

Lead me to words of wisdom and truth,
seeds to be planted in my heart-soil;
Guide me to times of solitude and silence that nurture new growth,
so the Word may ripen into abundant fruit.
Cultivate in me a heart great with compassion and mercy,
that radiates out to all your creation.

My inner being yearns for You, O Beloved,
in You do I find refuge and strength!
May your Light so shine in me
that others are attracted to your peace and harmony.
In the company of your friends, may I, too,
walk the pilgrim road to wholeness and holiness, O Heart of all hearts

– Psalm Prayer from Psalm 141, Psalms for Praying by Nan Merrill