"Prayer for Home" ~ Fernando Ortega
Grant them peace most precious gift of all.
Keep the worried world far away and small
When they return, may quiet fill their souls
Dearest Lord, keep them safe within its walls.
May the stone be cool beneath their feet.
The canyon breezes circle soft and sweet.
When darkness falls, the stars and opal moon
Find them wrapped in each other, ever warm.
(Chorus)
May it be a refuge for their love.
A harbor for their deepest prayer.
May they come to flourish in the grove,
Grow ever closer to you there.
Many a burdened friend in their company rises
A heavy heart is soon released to fly.
May their table be blessed with laughter and with grace
And by the comfort of kinship be surprised.
(Chorus)
May the cold winds blow far from their front door.
May the winter rains never bring them harm.
May their hearth fires burn throughout the night.
Grant them sleep until morning's perfect light.
(Chorus)
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My prayer for each and every one of my blog readers is that you will be blessed with the warmth and love of your home. May your families reach to embrace you and friends bless you in ways you never expected. This song has always meant a lot to me. I used it in the slide show for a sibling's wedding. I've always associated it with a newly married couple, but really, it applies to every person. For those that don't have the home that they wish they did, this is a prayer that you will one day have this type of home.
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