We need you now, Lord:
in the midst of the chaos in Kabul...
We need you now, Lord:
to salvage the truth from among all the lies...
We need you now, Lord:
in the wreckage of Haiti's earthquake...
We need you now, Lord:
to melt our hearts in welcome of all...
We need you now, Lord:
in every place where wildfires rage...
We need you now, Lord:
in the darkest hours of personal grief...
We need you now, Lord:
to cleanse our minds of prejudiced thoughts...
We need you now, Lord:
when our sadness is overwhelming...
We need you now, Lord:
in broken families seeking peace...
We need you now, Lord:
with wisdom to shame our foolish ways...
We need you now, Lord:
in many more ways that we can count,
to help us achieve what we've failed to do,
to be our strengh when ours is gone...
We need you now, Lord:
not yesterday, in times gone by,
not tomorrow, sometime down the road,
not in theory or empty rhetoric
but here, now, in flesh and bone,
in real time, soon, before it's just too late...
We need you, Lord,
and we need you now...
Protect us, Lord, while we're awake
and watch over us as we sleep
that awake, we might keep watch with you
and asleep, rest in your peace...
Amen.
Psalm 91 by Marty Haugen
Be with me, Lord, when I am in trouble,
be with me, Lord, I pray!
You who dwell in the shelter of the Lord most high,
who abide in the shadow of our God,
say to the Lord, "My refuge and fortress,
the God in whom I trust!"
Be with me, Lord...
No evil shall befall you, no pain come near,
for the angels stand close by your side
guarding you always and bearing you gently,
watching over your life.
Be with me, Lord...
Those who cling to the Lord live secure in God's love
lifted high those who trust in God's name
Call on your Lord who will never forsake you,
God will bring you salvation and joy.
Be with me, Lord...
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