Hold me tight, God, I am trusting you to keep me safe.

You are my haven and every good thing I hold is a gift from you.

You are simply everything to me, my portion and my cup,

my future rests in your hands. How wonderful are your gifts, what a blessing they are!

I praise you, because you guide me, speaking to my conscience by night

so that I am always aware of your presence and nothing can undermine me.

All this makes me thankful, joyful and secure, knowing that no power, not even death, can overcome me.

You will bring me along the path that leads to life; Your being with me, hand in hand, is a joy that lasts for ever.

Photo: Lincoln Cathedral artwork, taken by Ana Gobledale

Lectionary for Easter 2, Year A