Saturday, January 31, 2026

Blessing for Learning the Harp



I am taking harp lessons online. I attempted to learn the harp thirty years ago for a very brief period, so must treat this experience as a beginner. The adventure is becoming quite addictive. Oh, regrets that I did not "stick with it." Phooey on regrets! The experience is now!

 I am choosing to spend my final years progressing with harp technique and simple songs. 

Dear God ……

bless this harp as it vibrates its strings

sometimes right  sometimes wrong

bless this metronome as it tick tocks

sometimes fast most times adagio

bless this tuner tucked in my phone

as strings are slightly turned 

seeking the unattainable perfect pitch

bless these fingers aching from

arthritis or gardening or harp technique

bless alice with whom i connect 

online each week 

bless the laptop adjusting the camera 

as she views misshapen hands 

bless this harp as it brings 

each note

each chord 

each phrase 

each song

to glorify Him!!


(This blessing is a result of my online class with Abbey of the Arts. Today's assignment is "Writing a Blessing for Beginning Creative Work." The class follows Christine Valters Painter's book, The Artist's Rule.)


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