From strength to strength

A small kettle on a stovetop builds from a thin wisp to a strong steady plume of steam, showing strength rising as the morning goes on, with the words “from strength to strength” lettered by hand.

Lord, fill us with your Spirit, so that as we move from one thing to the next, we go from strength to strength: full of your praise wherever we are, full of your work wherever we are, finding that the joy of the Lord is our strength. And when the work of this world is finished, when the tired hours come to an end, and darkness comes, and our eyes rest for a while, then welcome us warmly into eternal life. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Then Nehemiah told them, “Go and eat what is rich, drink what is sweet, and send out portions to those who have nothing prepared, since today is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.”

Nehemiah 8:10 (BSB)

Adapted from George Dawson, via Prayers Ancient and Modern (1897), in plain words. The verse is from the Berean Standard Bible (public domain). Drawing: Mutter.