Today's Pause for Prayer looked at ways we might want to be dependent on Independence Day. This evening we look at some realities we pray to be independent from...
Lord...
Keep me hungry for what's real,
independent of my fantasies...
Keep me honest in my speech,
independent of the easy lie...
Keep me loyal to your word
independent of my willfulness...
Keep me just in all my dealings,
independent of deceit...
Keep me loyal to what's true,
independent of the counterfeit...
Keep me constant in compassion,
independent of self-interest...
Keep me loyal to my friends,
independent of my jealousy...
Keep me strong in self-awareness,
independent of my pride...
Keep me humble and forgiving,
independent of conceit...
Keep me positive and trusting,
independent of my fears...
Keep me steadfast in my hope,
independent of my worries...
Keep me faithful to my prayer,
independent of distraction...
Keep me steadfast in my faith,
independent of my doubt...
Help me depend on your love, Lord,
on your grace and on your mercy,
to free my heart to live, Lord,
independent of all else...
Protect me, Lord, while I'm awakeand watch over me while I sleepthat awake, I might keep watch with youand asleep rest in your peace...
Amen.
Three musical selections to choose from this evening
- or pray with and enjoy all three! Plenty of variety
here! The first is a rousing South African freedom song,
the second a simple chant composed by a Jewish cantor,
and the third a jazz offering from Oscar Peterson.
If a videos don't appear below, click here!
Freedom Is Coming by the Saint Olaf Choir
Circle Round for Freedom by Linda Hirschorn
Hymn to Freedom by Oscar Peterson
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