Notes from the Hours: Blessed and Close

Lord, bless us and bring us close to You.

Lord, bless us; pour Your grace down upon us.

Lord, bless us; fill us with faith, hope, and love.

Lord, bless us; give us strength and courage in times of trial.

Lord, bless us; grant us wisdom, knowledge, and good judgment that we may know You and serve You.

Lord, bless us; permeate us with patience, peace, and joy.

Lord, bring us close to You; remove all the barriers that stand between us and You.

Lord, bring us close to You; wrap us in Your love.

Lord, bring us close to You; keep us safe in Your arms.

Lord, bring us close to You; hold us in Your heart.

Lord, bring us close to You; carry us home to Heaven to be with You for all eternity.

Amen.

(The intercessory response is from today's Morning Prayer.)