10/22/22

NIGHT PRAYER: Saturday 10/22


As much as I love the warm weather, Lord,
    a cold drink, a cool breeze
    offer welcome, refreshing relief...

And though I prefer the summer to fall,
    a crisp autumn day is a bracing gift:
    caressing my body and soul...

A clear blue sky opens wide my heart
    but the mystery of clouds up above
    stirs my dreams and imagination...
 
Under cover of darkness I rest and sleep,
    leaving troubles and cares behind
    - though I long for a new day's dawn... 
 
I sometimes pine for things I don't have
    - but counting my gifts and blessings,
    I see I have more than I need...

And the sadness that's mine in loss, in tears,
    is my aching, daily reminder
    that grief is the price of great love...

Sometimes life seems two sides of a coin
    tossed daily, while I wait to see: 
    heads or tails? in or out? win or lose? up or down? 
 
But sorrow and joy are siblings, Lord:
    side by side, they live in my heart,
    close companions, deep in my soul...
 
As partners they dance, one follows, one leads,
    taking turns as rhythms and tempos change
    from smooth, to off beat, to unknown...

Still, both are my friends, Lord, we're all one in you:
    your promise, my strength, when sorrow leads,
    trusting joy will follow with healing grace...  
 
No coin toss or chance determines my peace
    your promise will never fail me, Lord,
    your love's ever faithful and true...

So, deepen my trust in the dance of life
    with joy and sorrow, my partners
    and you, Lord, the song in my heart...
   
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.
 
Where Joy and Sorrow Meet by David James White

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There's a place of quiet stillness 
'tween the light and shadows' reachWhere the hurting and the hopeless 
seek everlasting peaceWords of men and songs of angels 
whisper comfort bittersweetMending grief and life eternal 
where joy and sorrow meet
 
There is a place where hope remainsIn crowns of thorns and crimson stainsAnd tears that fall on Jesus' feetWhere joy and sorrow meet
 
There's a place the lost surrender 
and the weary will retreatFull of grace and mercy tender 
in times of unbeliefFor the wounded there is healing, 
strength is given to the weakBroken hearts find love redeeming 
where joy and sorrow meet
 
There is a place where hope remainsIn crowns of thorns and crimson stainsAnd tears that fall on Jesus' feetWhere joy and sorrow meet

There's a place of thirst and hunger 
where the roots of faith grow deepAnd there is rain and rolling thunder 
when the road is rough and steepThere is hope in desperation 
there is victory in defeatAt the cross of restoration 
where joy and sorrow meet
 
There is a place where hope remainsIn crowns of thorns and crimson stainsAnd tears that fall on Jesus' feetWhere joy and sorrow meet
 

  

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