NIGHT PRAYER: Friday 5/14

It's been so clear to me recently, Lord,

how precious, like jewels, 

are my good friends...

Of what inestimable value are those 

whose fidelity never fades but shines, always,

though miles or years come between us...

How welcome a friend's honest word 

of love, of challenge, of support, of critique...

How reassuring the loyalty of those

who forgive my shortcomings 

and help me see the good I often miss or deny

in my soul, in my deeds, in my self...

How necessary the arms and hands

that lift me up, urge me on, share my load,

catch me when I fall, embrace my lonely heart

and touch me, gently, with healing

precisely where I'm wounded...

How timely is the Spirit's grace 

as friends reach out to friends in ways

mysterious, holy and amazing

- but not surprising -

for in friendship there is found

nothing more and nothing less

than the very love of God made flesh

in lives made one in sharing

what you've so freely given...

 

And of all these jewels, without a doubt,

you, Lord, are the brightest: my best friend 

whose everlasting light shines within my heart 

and in the love I share with those I call my friends,

whose friend I'm blessed to be...

 

Protect me, Lord, as I lie awake

and watch over me as I sleep

that awake, I might keep watch with you,

and asleep, rest in your peace...

 

Amen.

Dear  Friends a Quaker song arranged by Monica Max West

Dear friends, dear friends 

Let me tell you how I feel 

You have given me such treasure 

I love you so 

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