{"id":684,"date":"2011-11-07T15:59:13","date_gmt":"2011-11-07T15:59:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/prayables\/?p=684"},"modified":"2011-11-07T15:59:13","modified_gmt":"2011-11-07T15:59:13","slug":"on-the-trail","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/prayables\/2011\/11\/on-the-trail.html","title":{"rendered":"On the Trail"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>God of beginnings,
\nGod of mystery and adventure,
\nThe path is steep,
\nThe route is hidden,
\nThe trail a narrow ridge line,
\nExposed and treacherous,
\nSlicing between majestic canyons,
\nRising to the awesome sky.
\nThe load is heavy, the destination unknown,
\nBut the journey has rhythm and dance,
\nSong and story,
\nAncient music that rises around us,
\nTo take us from sunset to sunset
\nAs we move into the glorious unknown
\nStep by step,
\nMoment by moment,
\nDay by day by day.<\/p>\n

God of the wayfarer,
\nGod of the traveler and sojourner,
\nDivine light of wonder and truth,
\nLead us.
\nShow us the way
\nAcross vast open spaces
\nAnd through tight, narrow passages.
\nGuide us.
\nShow us the way
\nThrough stormy days
\nAnd moonless nights.<\/p>\n

Blessed are You, Source and Shelter,
\nGuide and Compass, Oasis of Strength,
\nYou lead Your people from trail to trail,
\nFrom trial to trial,
\nFrom darkness to light,
\nWith love.<\/p>\n

\u00a9 2011 Alden Solovy and www.tobendlight.com. All rights reserved.<\/p>\n

Click<\/a> to hear Alden read his prayer out loud and to read more of his work.<\/p>\n

Alden Solovy is a liturgist, poet, editor and writing coach, as well as an award-winning essayist and journalist. His work combines ancient ideas with new voices and modern rhythms into a unique range of prayers, meditations and poetry. Find more of his work at To Bend Light on Facebook, Twitter and www.tobendlight.com.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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