A Prayer for Coming of Age Sunday

Rev. Jeffrey Symynkywicz, May 31, 2009

Each one of us,
as young or old as we may be,
wherever we are along the circling, cycling way of our journey,
are part and parcel of this Earth, our home;
we are woven fine for all time in the lives of one another.

So, remember this always, my young friend:
This old world needs to hear from you;
this old world needs the contribution you will make
to strengthening our bruised and tattered web.

And the world needs you not at some long off future date,

but right now, in all your energy and joy and spirit.

So as your journey unfolds
may your path be blest;
and as you travel down your way,
may you turn to bless this world, as well,

and all the creatures on it.

So, my dear young friend:
be patient—but not too patient;

have faith in God, in others, and yourself;

wait for your season—but never

let the living moment die before its time.

And stretch those strong roots of yours down through
this holy ground of earth,

where so many generations have trod before.

And stretch those graceful wings of yours up toward
the vastness of space,
toward the heaven you will build
each day of a life well-lived.

jbs
5/31/09

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