O my Beloved, to You do I draw close; when all my inner fears well up,
enfold me in your strong arms; otherwise, like a fiery dragon,
my fears will consume me and I shall live in darkness.
O Love, if I have been unkind, unloving, or acted in ignorance,
if I have been unjust to others seeing my own weaknesses in them,
Forgive me, O Gracious One, and give me the grace to make amends,
that we may walk again in harmony.
Arise, O Beloved, in your streadfast love,
shield me from the demons within; stay near me, Heart of my heart,
and I shall be strong to face my fears. Let all the fragmented parts of my being
gather around You, help me to face them one by one.
Love's healing presence will mend all that has been broken, and I shall be made whole.
O let the terrible fears that keep me from loving come to an end!
Establish integrity within me, You who test our minds and hearts;
You who call us to wisdom and love.
My shield is with Love, who dwells within my open heart.
Love is kind and gracious, quick to forgive and pleased to share
the great Mystery of life!
If I close my heart to Love, the Beloved awaits close by;
Love cultivates the soil of my heart, planting seeds in its garden.
Take notice! Even should I wander far from Love's path,
though I err and walk on roads of illusion and darkness,
should I act out of fear and ignorance, falling into a pit of despair,
Yet will Love remain constant and sure. I shall dwell with Love in gratitude
and joy; I shall sing praises to the Beloved, Heart of my heart!
