I see God in the beauty of this image.
Lord, you have chosen to give me this pilgrimage of life, and so I walk the Appalachian Trail to complete the course and honor you. The way is long and sometimes treacherous. Often I grow exhausted. Sometimes I might want to quit. But I have a finish line to cross; I walk to Katahdin. Lord, guard me and keep me healthy each day. You have given me this body and you ask me to care for it. Walking is a part of my stewardship. Keep my feet and legs strong and without injury. Strengthen my back. Give health to my heart and lungs. As I walk, increase my energy and my thinking capacity. Bolster my immune system. Strengthen my bones. You have given me the gift of movement. As my feet walk the trail, let me soak in the richness of the world you have created. Give me patience when I can’t do all I wish to do. Give me courage to push harder and further than my first instincts. Help me to strike the balance between rest and reach. Teach me lessons while I walk. Show me your character and perseverance by putting a new and deeper perseverance into me. I thank you for the gift of feet. I walk the journey you have set for me. I do not want to stop short. With You by my side, I want to complete the course, for your honor, Jesus. Amen.
Below is a prayer card I had made to give to family, friends and even strangers asking that they remember me and pray for me during my time on the Appalachian Trail. The backside gives info about Homes For Our Troops; I hope to raise funds to build homes for service men and women who were severely injured in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Alone with none but thee, my God,
I journey on my way.
What need I fear when thou art near,
O King of night and day?
More safe am I within thy hand
than if a host should round me stand.
My destined time is known to thee,
and death will keep his hour;
did warriors strong around me throng,
they could not stay his power:
no walls of stone can man defend
when thou thy messenger dost send.
My life I yield to thy decree,
and bow to thy control
in peaceful calm, for from thine arm
no power can wrest my soul.
Could earthly omens e'er appall
a man that heeds the heavenly call?
The child of God can fear no ill,
his chosen dread no foe;
we leave our fate with thee, and wait
thy bidding when to go.
'Tis not from chance our comfort springs.
thou art our trust, O King of kings.
I journey on my way.
What need I fear when thou art near,
O King of night and day?
More safe am I within thy hand
than if a host should round me stand.
My destined time is known to thee,
and death will keep his hour;
did warriors strong around me throng,
they could not stay his power:
no walls of stone can man defend
when thou thy messenger dost send.
My life I yield to thy decree,
and bow to thy control
in peaceful calm, for from thine arm
no power can wrest my soul.
Could earthly omens e'er appall
a man that heeds the heavenly call?
The child of God can fear no ill,
his chosen dread no foe;
we leave our fate with thee, and wait
thy bidding when to go.
'Tis not from chance our comfort springs.
thou art our trust, O King of kings.
For info about St. Columba
Six Celtic Hymns
Saint Theresa's Prayer
May today there be peace within
May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be.
May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith.
May you use those gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you.
May you be confident knowing you are a child of God.
Let this presence settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to
sing, dance, praise and love.
It is there for each and every one of us.
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