Happy Birthday Mom

My Mom is turning 50 today and I am busy planning a big birthday bash for Friday night. My Mom has been a great source of comfort, wisdom, strength and encouragement for me. What do you say to the woman who gave you life, nurtured you and pushed you to do what God has called you to?

I had initially thought that I might try to write a blessing to say at the party but as time got away from me, I found a myself with a lack of words. I don't think that words are the problem but that feeling that they aren't enough. What I really want is something profound and inspired to come out of me that will bless her and let her know how much I have appreciated her and continue to respect her.

But in the absence of profoundness... a blessing and a prayer found in the Celtic Daily Prayer book from the Northumbria Community (Page 291).

I bless you, Mary,
In the name of the Holy Three,
the Father, the Son and the Sacred Spirit.
May you drink deeply
from God's cup of joy.
May the night bring you quiet.
And when you come
to the Father's palace
may His door be open
and the welcome warm.

My prayer for you........... (P.292)

May the Father of Life pour out His grace on you;
may you feel His hand in everything you do
and be strengthened by the things He brings you through:
this is my prayer for you.

May the Son of God be Lord in all your ways;
may He shepherd you the length of your days,
and in your heart may He receive the praise:
this is my prayer for you.

And despite how simple it may sound,
I pray that His grace abound
and motivate everything you do;
and may the fullness of His love be shared through you.

May His Spirit comfort you,
and make you strong,
and in you heart may He give you a song:
this is my prayer for you.

May Jesus be Lord in all your ways,
may He shepherd you the length of all your days,
and in your heart may He receive the praise:
this is my prayer for you, my prayer for you.

Happy Birthday Mom!!!!