Take a moment to meditate and listen to the still small voice of God. Find a quiet place where you are relaxed yet aware of peace in God's presence. Sit quietly and listen to your breathing and to the sounds of the world around you, both outside and in the place where you are. Breathe slowly and rest in God's presence...



PRAYER AT RISING
(From Catherine Maclean, crofter, Naast, Gairloch)

Bless to me, O God,
Each thing mine eye sees ;
Bless to me, O God,
Each sound mine ear hears ;
Bless to me, O God,
Each odour that goes to my nostrils
Bless to me, O God,
Each taste that goes to my lips ;
Each note that goes to my song,
Each ray that guides my way,
Each thing that I pursue.
Each lure that tempts my will,
The zeal that seeks my living soul.
The Three that seek my heart,
The zeal that seeks my living soul,
The Three that seek my heart.

(taken from Carmina Gadelica)