Walking through Changes

Oh Goddess,

So much is changing in my life right now;
It's hard to keep up.

Some changes I've initiated,
Other changes have just happened.
Lately, though, the changes have all been at the same time.

Change isn't always bad, but it can be stressful.

I know these changes are part of where I am in my life right now,
And I know many of them are necessary; for me, and for my family.

Goddess, walk with me as I go through these changes,
As my life adapts and evolves.

Smile at me when I'm down,
Lift me up when I'm tired.

May I find strength from my faith,
From the Divine within.

-sm

Back in the Practice of my Faith

Hello Goddess,

I'm back in my practice.

I didn't realize I had been away;
I didn't realize how long it had been.

I inadvertently paused the active part,
The practice of my faith.

My meditations with you,
My devotions for you,
My offerings to you.

It is in this practice of faith
I become closer to you,
Where I find my peace in you
And feel you in me.

I'm glad to be back.

-sm

Goddess of the Crossroads

Goddess,

There are those at a crossroads.
They are choosing between staying on your path
Or choosing a different one.

Like all paths, this one has challenges.
It isn't for everyone.
We all make a choice.

Goddess of the Crossroads,

Be with those making such a difficult choice;
Choosing a new path isn't easy,
Even if it seems to fit and feels right.

Be with not only those who choose your path,
But also with those that choose a different one;
One they feel will bring them peace.

You are above all things
And are present on all paths,
Even if we are not able to see.

I am at my own crossroads
And I know I must make a choice,
And I know how difficult it will be.

But you are with me
And will walk me through it.
That is my faith.

Talk to you soon,
And Blessed Be all.

-sm

Haiku to the Goddess of Summer

Summer pushes on
Wonderfully long, bright days!
A promise fulfilled.

-sm

Prayer to The Goddess, My Teacher

Goddess of Wisdom,

The One that teaches me,
The One that lights my path;

There are times I cannot hear you,
When there are too many distractions.

Then you tell me:

    "Be Quiet, so you may Hear Me"

I still my mind,
And I hear you.

There are times I cannot see you,
Even though I know I'm filled and surrounded by you.

Then you tell me:

    "Open your Eyes, so you may See Me"

I slow down and open my eyes,
And I see you, all around me.

There are times I cannot feel you with me,
When I am looking for you.

Then you tell me:

    "I'm Here, I'm with you;
    As I have Always been;
    As I Always will be."

I pause to look inside,
And you are there.

You teach me;
How to hear you,
How to see you,
How to feel you,
And remind me you are with me.

I follow You always,

-sm

Prayer to the Goddess of Courage

Hello Goddess,

On this Pagan Coming Out Day,
Watch over those courageous enough to come out,
To be a beacon for our community,
To lay more groundwork for acceptance.

May they be blessed, knowing we are behind them,
And are proud of their courage.
May they be accepted,
May hard hearts soften to embrace them.

May we walk in their footsteps,
Today, tomorrow, or next year.
May I have the courage to take more steps into the light.

Blessed be,

-sm

Prayer to the Goddess of Life

Goddess of Life,

Spring has returned;
Waking color and vitality all around us.

Its easy to overlook sometimes -
This is always a busy time of the year.

But,

Scenes like these catch my eye,
And give me a chance to catch my breath;
To remember I'm part of this, part of your creation -
And to spend perhaps just a few quiet moments with you.

Creator of all things,
Giver of all life,

Thank you for the hope that comes from Spring.

-sm