Night prayers last weekend and the blessing we said in every bedroom as part of the liturgy.
Preparing for a very full retreat on Monday with Angela Tilby ”At the Burning Bush”.
So wonderful doing room plans knowing everyone gets a decent room! 

God of our sleep and dreams
Pour down the blessings of night
On all who sleep in this room
Blessing of the quiet moon, resting their bodies
Blessing of a billion stars, expanding their selves beyond time and space
Blessing of black holes, sucking them deep into the oblivion of rest
Blessing of silky darkness, enfolding them in your love

God of our life and light
Pour down the blessings of day
On all who wake in this room
Blessing of the bright sun, lighting the dark corners 
Blessing of the broad sky, lifting their thoughts heavenwards
Blessing of the guardian trees, earthing their lives with deep roots
Blessing of the far hills, drawing them onward on life’s journey

God of our life and light
God of our sleep and dreams
Creator, Redeemer, Sustainer
Bless this room with your love
Bless this room with the breath of your life
Amen.

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