The Edge of the Otherworld: prayer

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Thursday 18 August 2016

The worker's prayer

God grant me the opportunity
to delegate the things I cannot do;
Time and energy to do the things I can;
And the strength to cope with
those managing me who do not know the difference...

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The Edge?

The ancient Celts lived beside the endless ocean. It stretched away forever, terrifying in its power yet rich in its provision. By standing on its shore, wisdom could be found.

Their proximity to the physical edge of this world helped them to realise that they also lived on the ephemeral boundary of the Otherworld. The most mundane task could lead to insight and adventure. One step beyond the next tree might bring a wonder to behold.

We can learn from that. Round every corner, behind every door, in the eyes of every person that we meet, there is a mystery to be found. More than that, although God might constantly seem beyond our sight, the truth is that he is always holding us close in his ever-lasting arms.

Truly, we all stand with one foot in eternity and, whether we realise it or not, we all live on the Edge of the Otherworld.