Good Morning,
I am pleased to be writing this morning as my pot of Door County Irish Cream Coffee is brewing in the kitchen.
I have always been one to celebrate "Saint Patrick's Day". Although I am not Irish I like what the day has to offer. We will be dining on corned beef, cabbage, and potatoes tonight. I also like Lucky Charms cereal and leprechauns. That is about as Irish as I get.
But one thing has always stood out and for the first time I would like to share it.
"May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face; the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand. This traditional Irish blessing is an ancient Celtic prayer.
Celtic literature is famed for using images of nature and everyday life to speak of God interacts with His people. "May the road rise up to meet you" is about God's blessing for your journey-may your walk be an easy one- with no huge mountains to climb or obstacles to overcome. It alludes to three images from nature - the wind, sun, and rain- as pictures of God's care and provision. The "wind" can be likened to the Spirit of God, who came as a "mighty wind" at Pentecost. The suns warmth in the prayer reminds us of the tender mercies of God. "by which the rising sun will come to us from heaven" (Luke 1:78 NIV), whilst the soft rain speaks of God's provision and sustenance. Finally, we are reminded that we are held safe in God's loving hands as we travel on our journey through life.
Luke 1:78 Because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the rising sun will come down to us from heaven.
So today, that is my prayer for all of you. Let's make everyone a little Irish today and wish each other peace, love, joy and happiness.
Marty
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