NIGHT PRAYER: Tuesday 1/25

They say "charity begins at home," Lord,

and I'm guessing "home" includes where I work,

where I play, where I go to school, where I pray:

I'm guessing "home" includes all the places I go

and all the people I meet 

in my ordinary, day to day life...

And I'm guessing, Lord, 

that more than charity begins at home:

I'm guessing that love, kindness, gentleness

respect for others, a compassionate heart,

a forgiving spirit, a willingness to help,

generous impulses, understanding, honesty, 

fairness, selflessness, humility

and the desire to live your gospel

- all begin at home...

 

Too often, Lord, I reach out to those in need

far away, halfway around the world

- but fail to serve the needs of those around me...

 

Too often, Lord, I speak out for justice

for people I've never met

- but fail to deal fairly with those in my own circle...

 

Too often, Lord, I campaign for noble causes

for the sake of worthy goals

- but fail to honor equally my neighbors' dignity...

 

Too often, Lord, I demand a life of virtue

from those who guide and govern

- but fail, in my own life, 

    to be humble, true and selfless...

Remind me, Lord:

    charity begins at home,

    charity and so much more,

    and those who need my love,

    well, they're not too far from here...

Protect me, Lord, while I'm awake

and watch over me as I sleep

that awake, I might keep watch with you

and asleep rest in your peace...

Amen. 

 

 

Not Too Far From Here by Michael Crawford

 

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Somebody's down to their last dime

Somebody's running out of time

Not too far from here

Somebody's got nowhere else to go

Somebody needs a little hope

Not too far from here

 

And I may not know their name

But I'm praying just the same

That You'll use me, Lord

To wipe away the tears

'Cause somebody's crying

Not too far from here

 

Somebody's troubled and confused

Somebody's got nothing left to lose

Not too far from here

Somebody's forgotten how to trust

And somebody's dying for love

Not too far from here

 

It may be a stranger's face

But I'm praying for Your grace

To move in me

And take away the fear

'Cause somebody's hurting

Not too far from here

 

Help me, Lord, not to turn away from pain

Help me not to rest, while those around me weep

Give me Your strength and compassion

When somebody finds, the road of life too steep

 

Somebody's troubled and confused

Somebody's got nothing left to lose

Not too far from here

Somebody's forgotten how to trust

And somebody's dying for love

Not too far from here

 

Now I'm letting down my guard

And I'm opening my heart

Help me speak Your love

To every needful ear

Someone is waiting

Not too far from here

 

Someone is waiting

Not too far from here

 

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