An Irish Blessing

May the Blessing of Light be upon you
 Light on the outside, light on the inside.
 With Gods sunlight shining on you,
 May your heart glow with warmth,
 like a turf fire that welcomes friends and strangers alike.
 May the Light of the Lord shine from your eyes,
 Like a candle in the window,
 Welcoming the weary traveler.
 May the blessing of Gods soft rain be on you,
 Falling gently on your head
 Refreshing your soul with the sweetness of little flowers newly blooming
 May the strength of the winds of heaven bless you
 Carrying the rain to wash your spirit clean
 Sparkling after in the sunlight.
 May the blessing of Gods earth be on you
 And as you walk the roads
 May you always have a kind word for those you meet.
 May you understand the strength and power of God in a
 thunderstorm and winter
 and the quiet beauty of creation
 and the calm of a summer sunset
 And may you come to realize
 that insignificant as you may seem in this great universe
 you ARE an important part of Gods plan.
 May he watch over you
 and keep you safe from harm.