A Sabbath Blessing

Lord of the Sabbath
We enter this day
Mindful that you alone give true rest
You alone are our true rest.

 You look at all you have made
And you say it is good
And you rest.

 We too look at all the works of our hands
And we say that it is good
And it is enough
So we rest.

Today we make room
In our hearts, for more love
In our homes, for more joy
In our hands, for more peace
In our hurry, for more patience. 

We make room 
In our schedules, to show kindness
Around our tables, to share goodness
In our worship, to sing faithfully
With our words, to speak gently.

Guide us, this sacred day,
To reflect on your compassion
To revel in your creation
To remember your redemption
To receive your restoration. 

This Sabbath day,
We draw near to your presence with us
We delight in your protection over us
We dance for your joy in us
We dwell in your love for us. 

And we trust
That this rest 
Is your best gift to us.