NIGHT PRAYER: Friday 1/15

Seems now, Lord, that even on clear and sunny days

there seem to be clouds hovering,

leaving us in the shadows

of doubt and disappointment, 

fear and confusion... 

Looks like we need a light

brighter and warmer than the sun, 

strong enough to pierce and disperse

any clouds gathering to threaten

our serenity, our dreams and our hope...

Give us that light, Lord,

send us that light and be that light

in the night, in the darkness,

in the shadows clouds leave in their path...

 

We pray for that light for all, Lord,

but especially for first responders;

and for those suffering from Covid

    and families and friends

        unable to come to their bedside; 

and for those with no paycheck,

    with cupboards to fill and bills to pay;

and for children with no place to go

    and no one to play with;

and for the lonely, depressed, 

   the homeless and forgotten;

for all who know the gathering gloom

   and scan the heavens in search of your light...

The sun's not doing it for us, Lord:

we need your light:

    to warm our hearts

    to brighten our spirits, 

    to lift our thoughts,

    to shine with promise,

    to enlighten our thoughts,

    to raise our minds and hearts to you...

 

Lord, let your face shine upon us:

hear us when we call, be gracious

and answer our prayer...

 

Protect us, Lord, while we lie awake 

and watch over us when we sleep

that awake, we might keep watch with you

and asleep, rest in your peace...

Amen.

Lord, Let Your Face Shine Upon Us  by Marty Haugen

 

 

Lord, let your face shine upon us,

let your face shine upon us,

let your face shine upon us.

 

Listen to my song

hear me when I call, O Lord, my God,

be gracious, hear my prayer.

You have called my name,

set your seal upon my heart,

you hear me when I call.

Fill me with your joy,

grant to me your peaceful rest

to dwell in safety with my Lord.

 

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