~ An Irish Blessing ~
May the blessing of light be upon you
light on the outside...light on the inside
with God's sunlight shining on you.
May your heart glow with warmth like a turf
fire that welcomes friends and strangers alike.
May the light of the Lord shine from
your eyes like a candle in the window
welcoming the weary traveler.
May the blessing of God's soft rain
be on you, falling gently on your head,
refreshing your soul with the sweetness
of little flowers newly blooming.
May the strength of the winds of heaven bless
you, carrying the rain to wash your spirit clean,
sparkling after in the sunlight.
May the blessing of God's earth be on you
and as you walk the roads, may you always
have a kind word for those you meet.
May you understand the strength and power of
God in a thunderstorm in winter,
and the quiet beauty of creation
in the calm of a summer sunset.
And may you come to realize that "insignificant"
as you may seem in this great universe,
you "ARE" an important part of God's plan.
"May He watch over you and keep you safe from harm."
From the heart..... Claudette
