The Lord watches over you — the Lord is your shade at your right hand; the sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night. The Lord will keep you from all harm — He will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore. Psalm 121:5-8
O God, our heavenly Father, whose glory fills the whole creation, and whose presence we find wherever we go: Preserve those who travel in this winter storm; surround them with your loving care; protect them from every danger; and bring them in safety to their journey’s end; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Book of Common Prayer, “Prayer for Travelers” 53.
Yesterday was a gorgeous day at Camp Spofford in New Hampshire (Spofford Lake pictured above). How soon things change! Due to a winter storm alert, the pastor’s conference was cut short so that everyone could return safely to their homes across New England last night. Unfortunately, my flight for today has been cancelled.
Since I am not going anywhere for a while, and since Lent is a time to focus on prayer, I am thankful for God’s generous and watchful care for us as His children. As for me, I am still at that camp and grateful to have a warm place to stay and food and water to wait it out. Thank you God for preserving all those who travel!