On Sundays, Night Prayer will focus on an element from the day's celebration of mass. Tonight we reflect on the joy of this Third Sunday of Advent: we are half-way to Christmas...
Lord, I'm always grateful
for any and all of the joys I've known
but tonight I thank you especially for pockets of joy:
the unexpected simple gifts
that surprise and lift my spirits
when I'm burdened by all that keeps me down...
a soupcon of cheer on a cloudy day;
a sunrise, full moon, a starry sky;
being known and called by my name;
discovering I'm loved for who I am;
the consolation of trusting that all shall be well;
holding a sleeping newborn child;
a poem wrapping my heart in its words;
the integrity of doing the next right thing;
to be hugged by someone I want to hug;
taking pride in work well done;
the ocean, the mountains, flowers and trees;
passing moments of sweet relief;
forgiveness with no strings attached;
spending time with friends who care;
a song that teaches my soul to sing;
eyes meeting mine with love;
the saving gift of a second chance;
the grace of grief letting go;
the warmth of sun on my bare skin;
the freedom born of telling the truth;
the press of a hand on my shoulder;
knowing I'm not alone;
finding you, Lord, wherever I turn...
Pockets of joy, Lord:
gifts from you, graciously offered,
dropped in my lap, in my heart, in my thoughts,
in my hopes, in my dreams, in my prayer...
Pockets of joy, Lord:
too many to count - but not so many
that I won't pray for more!
I give you thanks and praise, my God
from whom all joyful blessings flow!
In all your blessings I rejoice
and I rejoice, again and again...
Protect me, Lord while I'm awake
and watch over me while I sleep
that awake, I might keep watch with you
and asleep, rest in your peace...
Amen.
Rejoice In The Lord Always
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