Prayer to the Goddess of my Community

Goddess,

Much of my walking on this path has been solitary.

I'm close to the end of what I can learn by myself.

You know this about me.

So,

You've put me on the path to meet other people.

Others that know you like I know you,

Others that can share with me,

Others that can teach me,

Others that understand me.

As I grow in this faith, in this community,

Open my mind and my heart

So that I might learn more about you

And help this community grow.

I don't share my faith very often,

But faith can be stronger when shared with others.

Guide me as I open up and meet new people
And build new friendships.

- sm

Goddess of the New Year

Goddess of the New Year,

As the new year begins,
Bless the hope we have for the new year;
Bless those looking for a new start.

May we leave behind those things that bind us.
May we embrace those things that free us.

Thank you, Goddess,
For the gifts of the past year
And the hope of the next.

Blessed Samhain and Happy Halloween!

-sm

Goddess of the Fall

Goddess of the Fall,

The weather has started to change
Fall is here again!

Oh Goddess,

Help me learn the lessons from Mabon.
Help me find balance, 
May it give my life your peace.

The wheel, always turning;
A new cycle will soon begin.

As Samhain approaches,
Prepare me for the coming new year.

-sm

Prayer to the Goddess of the Light

Goddess of the Light,

Change still rolls through my life.
Before, I was apprehensive about some of the changes,
Apprehensive about the number of changes;

Now, I think I understand more of the why:
I needed the changes.

It may seem obvious,
That changes are necessary;

But it isn't always clear what the changes represent,
What the changes mean for us.

At a recent reading I learned what I already knew but hadn't formulated into thought yet.

I learned I'm stuck at a crossroads.
I learned I'll be stuck here until I resolve some major things in my life that keep me from moving on.

I'm stuck where so many are stuck.

The changes happening in my life are forcing some of the road blocks to loosen, to shift;
I can see what I need to do to move them more clearly now.

Again, you are helping me,
Providing light, providing direction;
Guiding me to where I need to be.

I guess I've always known what I needed to do.
I'm just a bit anxious about it,
I'm not entirely sure how to start.

But, I'm closer now.

It isn't always easy.
It isn't always simple.
It usually isn't free.
But it is usually worth it.

Here I go....

-sm

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