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Ep. 50 - Surrender

A liturgy for surrender.



It began so very long ago,

even in that Garden of Shalom.

It was when that crafty serpent

walked in from the chaos place outside.


Even then, we began looking at our hands and yours,

being trained to see and to take, to judge what is good.

Not trusting the Voice that had separated light and dark,

to now rightly separate good and evil.


So today, Yahweh, Rabbi, Spirit hovering over the chaos waters of my life;

I look down at the things that I hold in my hands.

And with a deep breath of trust and relief…

I entrust them into your hands of wisdom.


I look down at my team, these relationships I’ve been given to steward,

And I acknowledge they’re best kept in your hands.

I look down at the students I adore, also those I’m tempted to dismiss or distance myself from,

And I acknowledge they’re best kept in your hands.

I look down at my language studies, often inspiring yet often disheartening,

And I acknowledge they’re best kept in your hands.

I look down at my finances, whether my budget be red or green,

And I acknowledge they’re best kept in your hands.

I look down at my work responsibilities - my teaching, leading, and all else assigned  me,

And I acknowledge they’re best kept in your hands.

I look down at the relationships I’ve had to move far away from, beloved family and friends,

And I acknowledge they’re best kept in your hands.

I look down at the yeses and the noes of this week, day, and hour,

And I acknowledge they’re best kept in your hands.

I look down at the thoughts uniquely on my heart today,

And I acknowledge they’re best kept in your hands.


So today, Yahweh, Rabbi, Spirit hovering over the chaos waters of my life;

I look down at the things that I hold in my hands.

And with a deep breath of trust and relief…

I entrust them into your hands of wisdom.

Amen

Tristan R, May 2026


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