Pause for Prayer: TUESDAY 9/15

Today is Candlemas Day (the Feast of the Presentation).  Our prayer this evening looks for Christ to be our light, the light of salvation for all peoples.

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On the dark days, Lord,
   when thick clouds shade my heart,
      shine your light upon my steps...

Be the light that burns within me,
   in the corners of confusion...

Be the light upon my path
   to show the way when I am lost...

Be a light to search me out
   when I'm huddled in the shadows...
   
Draw me out of my own darkness, Lord,
   into the light of peace...

Be the midday sun and share with me
  the warmth of your embrace...

Be the moon's light in my night skies,
   to glow in all my dreams...

Be a light of truth and wisdom
   in my random, foolish thoughts....

And be my light of hope, Lord,
   when sadness fills my dwelling...

When I prefer the darkness, Lord, 

    or when I close my eyes in fear

then shine your light upon me

    and give me strength of heart..

Brighten the darkness around me, Lord:

   illumine the darkness within me, 

   shine through the darkness that hides me,

   burn in the darkness that chills me, 

   shimmer in the darkness that dulls me,

   gleam in the darkness that shrouds me,

   sparkle in the darkness that clouds my hope...

Draw me out of my own darkness, Lord,

   into the light that never dims...

Amen.

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