Loving God
The Prayers you give us:
Some begin with words
With words we can reach you with our needs

Some begin in silence
In silence we receive direction for heart, body, soul, and mind

This day we give thanks for prayers that begin with notes [eighths, quarters, halves, and wholes]

When music is the language of our prayers
You invite us to
Be present to
The Symphony that is Creation
And
The Love song that is Salvation
 
When music is the language of our prayers
You make possible
The fullness of what has been, and what will be
Both at the same time
[Amazing Grace can be both an Old Hymn and a new destination]

When music is the language of our prayers
We invite you to deeper places
Joyous places
Fearful places
Places that words and silence can only hint at

Lord
We give thanks for the music makers
The note writers and the note bringers
The teachers and the students
When music is the language of their prayers
We find ourselves closer to you

Lord
We give thanks for their every act of bravery
When music is the language of their prayers
Souls are bared

Because of them Lord
We can sing to you a new song

Amen

   by Rev. Stephen E. Jelensperger
Deerhurst Presbyterian Church (Tonawanda)