Been thinking a lot
about the second part of that prayer, Lord,
the part where I'm asleep,
tossing, turning, snoring, dreaming
and you're wide awake,
keeping an eye on me,
watching over me,
gently cradling my cares and concerns,
holding me in the palm of your hand,
never nodding off,
ever alert, ever vigilant,
all through the night...
Around the clock you're there for me,
protecting me while I lie awake,
safeguarding me while I sleep,
all through the night 'til a new day dawns
and we begin all over again...
And all this - not just for me, Lord:
you watch over us, one and all!
So I pray for those I love,
the ones I worry about every night
whose names, whose cares and concerns
are etched in my heart and fill my thoughts,
keeping me awake, tossing and turning for hours:
bless them, Lord - and me -
with deep, restful sleep, under your watchful eye...
And, Lord, I pray for those
who have no one to pray for them:
protect them in your mercy,
watch over them in your love...
Protect us, Lord, as we stay awake
and watch over us as we sleep,
that awake, we may keep watch with you
and asleep, rest in your peace...
Amen.
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