238 Prayer

I wrote this prayer last week, on one of the last sunny days of the year. Sitting on a park bench, surrounded by yellow leaves, with my dog at my feet, a familiar number showed up when I checked the time: 2:38 p.m. I see this number daily , it seeks me out, it surprises me, it's a "hello", a reminder. From now on, I will say this prayer everytime 238 shows up.

Lord, I thank you in this moment:

For the opportunity to rest
For the opportunity to work

For the company of others
For solitude

For friendship with men and women
For friendship with animals, and all of your creation

For walks, bike rides, and long drives

For feelings
For thoughts

For today
For what happened yesterday
For what may happen tomorrow

For Your love, my love, and the love of others.

I thank you. Amen.




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