A Concord Pastor Comments: NIGHT PRAYER: Saturday 7/11

Looking back on the day just ending
I see, Lord, that at different times
   my thoughts were wise - or foolish,
   my words were wise - or foolish
   my deeds were wise - or foolish...

In fact, I see that
   with every thought I might entertain,
   with every word on the tip of my tongue,
   with every step I might take or fail to take,
there come the chance, the choice and the consequences
   of thinking, speaking and acting
      foolishly or wisely...

At every turn, in every place, at every moment,
   alone or in a crowd, hard at work or deep in prayer
there comes the option, the opportunity
   to play the fool or trust in wisdom...

And for the record, Lord, full disclosure:
   I'm quite accomplished at playing the fool
     but need your help in choosing wisely;
so for this day's foolishness, I ask your pardon
   and for this day's wisdom
      all the credit and the glory go to you...

And I pray that come tomorrow,
   by your grace and with your help,
my prudence-folly balance
   will tip to wisdom's side...

Protect me, Lord, while I'm awake
   and watch over me when I sleep
that awake, I might keep watch with you
   and asleep, rest in your peace...

Amen.

The Perfect Wisdom of God by Getty/Townend

The perfect wisdom of our God,
Revealed in all the universe:
All things created by His hand,
And held together at His command.

He knows the mysteries of the seas,
The secrets of the stars are His;
He guides the planets on their way,
And turns the earth through another day.

The perfect of timing of his ways
Along the path of rightousness,
His word a lamp unto my feet,
His Spirit teaching and guiding me.

And, oh, the wisdom of the Cross,
To save the helpless and the lost,
He chose the fool to shame the wise
And all the glory might go to God.

Oh grant me wisdom from above,
To pray for peace and cling to love,
And teach me humbly to receive
The sun and rain of Your sovereignty

Each strand of sorrow has a place
Within this tapestry of grace;
So through the trials I choose to say:
"Your perfect will, in your perfect way."

Each strand of sorrow has a place
Within this tapestry of grace;
So through the trials I choose to say:
"Your perfect will in your perfect way."