Settle our spirits in the Peace of all peace

Ruach Breath of Life

Music: Per Crucem (Taize) Musicians: Wellspring Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth. This then is how we know that we belong to the truth, and how we set our hearts at rest in his presence whenever our hearts condemn us. For God is greater than our hearts, and he knows everything. Dear friends, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God and receive from him anything we ask, because we obey his commands and do what pleases him. [1 John 3:18] As we come to the end of this day, Lord We praise You for the grace that You have poured upon us. So many gifts and blessings that You have showered upon us. Thank You for all Your mercies, big and small. Lord, Your presence is strong now at the end of the day. Guard this fragile candle - let nothing put out its light. I hand back to You every hurt that I have sustained, Every situation that remains unresolved and every disappointment that has saddened and weighed me down. Draw their sting and turn them round for Your glory. Let no residue of bitterness or despair cloud my mind or cloak my spirit. Help me push through each obstacle on the way, Until what You have promised comes to pass. Where trust has been damaged, salve my wounds and repair the breach. May our deep desire to be with You Keep us from evil and ward off danger, May Your angels stand guard over us. As we prepare to rest in You. Immerse us now in the depths of Your love. Cleanse the stream of our thoughts. And soak us in the life that is life. Settle our spirits in the Peace of all peace, In the stillness and awareness of the host of heaven. Quiet our minds from the cares and worries that we have borne this day. So much feels fragile -- Take care of that which we cannot for ourselves. Rest and restore our bodies in the warmth of Your presence. Put fears and fancies to flight that they may not haunt our sleep. Grant rest to all who have laboured this day in Your service. May their sleep be rich in the awareness of Your love. In the name of the Father, who gives sleep to His beloved, the Prince of Peace, who gives life to our souls, and the Spirit of Power, who gives meaning to our days, Amen.