Ever-loving God

A Prayer

Ever-loving God,        
                                who has made each child in his image,
                                who has made each of us perfectly,	
                                without fault,	
                                who has spared us–each of us
                                the pain of missing out.     

                                Though my bones may shatter.
                                Though my heart may break.
                                I hold you in my heart
                                        and I am never alone.
	                        You have placed me perfectly–
	                                and I have done the rest.

                                Though I may struggle.
                                Though I may fail, again and again.
                                Your halls call for music
                                        and so I shall always sing.
	                        Never in praise,
	                                never in pride,
                                                but always in gratitude 
                                                                                 to you,
                                                                                                Ever-loving God.