The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want; but I do want Lord.
You let me rest in fields of green grass, yet the grass may turn brown.
You lead me to quiet pools of fresh water;
but sometimes, the way may be rough.
You give me new strength because I am weak.
You guide me in the right paths, as you have promised.
If only I will follow; sometimes I may stumble and fall.
Even if I go through deepest darkness, I will not be afraid,
for you are with me. But I am afraid.
Your shepherd’s rod and staff protect me.
You prepare a banquet for me, where all my enemies can see me; sometimes I refuse the invitation.
Still, you welcome me as an honored guest and fill my cup to the brim.
I know that your goodness and love will be with me all my life
and your house will be my home as long as I live.
Still, need to hear those words of goodness and comfort once more. Amen.
Adaptation of Psalm 23 (originally written in 1985)
Denise Pyles, M.Div.
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Spirit of God,
we pray for the safety of all
who participate in the 29th Olympiad.
We pray for all who experience
the spirit and good will of these Games.
We also pray for those
who persistently knock on the door of justice
for the sake of human rights for all people
regardless of culture or creed.
We pray that the spirit of these Games
unite all nations in friendship.
May there be a hospitality of peace
and a hope for the respect of all people.
Let the blessing of your Spirit
blow a fresh wind of promise throughout the world.
And may all of us continue
to dream and to reach
for unity, goodness and friendship
with one another in peace.
For this we pray. Amen.
Link to news source:
Dalai Lama declares public support for Games
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26050482/from/ET/
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