NIGHT PRAYER: Thursday 5/27

 

What a joy it is, Lord,

   when I do just the right thing

   for just the right person

   in just the right way

   for just the right reason,

   at just the right time!

 

Such a blessing:

   the perfect timing,

   the happy congruence, 

   the inspired harmony

      of all these "rights"

   in one moment of grace...

Likewise, Lord,

   when I'm moved to say the right thing

   to the right person, 

   in the right way,

   for the right reason

   at just the right time: 

      a gracious boon!

And, Lord, 

   when I find myself in the right place,

   with the right person,

   in the right way,

   for the right reason

   at just the right time:

      inspired serendipity!

 

I wonder, Lord:

   is it by your design that such moments are so rare?

Or is it my self-absorbed clumsiness 

   getting in the way of your gracious plan?

 

I suspect it's the latter, Lord, which prompts me to pray 

   for the grace to get out of the way

when your hand is preparing the path

   for such moments of grace and blessing...

And another thought, Lord...

 

How often do I miss the signs 

   when you're doing the right thing

   in the right way

   for the right reason,

   at just the right time

      - for me...

 

How often am I simply not listeneing

   when you speak the right word

   in the right way

   for the right reason

   at just the right time:

      a revelation of your truth

         -  just for me...

 

And how often, Lord, do I miss your presence

   when you're right by my side,

   with the help I need,

   in the way I need it,

   at just the right time:

      a moment of grace

         - just for me... 

 

For such moments of perfect timing,

   of blessed and joyful congruence;

for the inspired harmony 

   of your life tuned to mine, Lord:

      I give you thanks and praise

 

And I pray you open my heart

   lest I ever miss how you're always there

in the right place, in the right way,

   for the right reason, at the right time

      - for me...

 

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. 

 

You Are Near by Dan Schutte

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