Yoked in Gratitude

Lord, thank you for yoking yourself to me

for shouldering my burdens when they grow heavy

for all the Veronicas in my life

and Simons of Cyrene

Lord, thank you for yoking yourself to me.

Lord, help me yoke myself to you

to carry your cross out in the world so others can know you too

remaining in your friendship

in gray skies and in blue

Lord, help me yoke myself to you.