A Mixed Blessing
adapted from the “Prayer of St. Patrick”
This poem can be used individually or communally.
As I step forward today
may the strength of God direct me and
the wisdom of God guide me
through all my Mixed feelings.
May the ear of God hear me
and the eye of God look at me with love
in the Mixed body that God created.
May Christ hold me today
Christ with me, Christ before me Christ all around me, and Christ in me.
Jesus the Christ, our Brown, Mixed,
Middle Eastern & North African
Savior who dwelt among us
and whose Spirit dwells in my Mixed body.
May Holy Spirit be in the heart of everyone
who thinks of me,
as I think of others.
May Holy Spirit affirm me to worship and serve
through my Mixed experiences.
As I step forward today
may every step be proof of God’s care
and intentionality in creating me
to receive love and care,
and to be a Mixed blessing.
