
Lord of my rest,
I enter into Shabbat,
into your presence,
so thankful for your mercy,
for your acceptance, joy, and open arms,
your faithfulness even when I’ve been unfaithful,
your delight when I come,
just as I am.
I’m so grateful for your invitation,
to step out from the the world’s frenetic race,
into this Shabbat you’ve made for me
into the garden to just be
simply me in your wondrous presence.
So I’ll enter your rest,
confident and secure,
washed in your blood,
laying aside my burdens,
giving them to you,
falling into your grace
again and again,
setting my mind,
my eyes upon you
and finding only shalom peace
with a full heart
and praise on my lips.
I bless you this Shabbat,
tasting and knowing you are good,
sweet, holy, and wonderful.
I love you Lord.
Amen.