NIGHT PRAYER: Wednesday 9

 I saw this online: 

I don't think I'm addicted, Lord,

but I know there's a thing or two,

or maybe three or four or more things,

foolish things for which 

    I give up, 

    put aside, 

    delay, 

    neglect,

    sidestep

    avoid,

    ignore, 

    deny,

    forget,

    dance around 

other, so much more valuable things 

    that are important,

    that I desire, need and want,

    that are good for me,

    and good for those I love and who love me,

things that are

    beautiful, sound and lasting,

    enriching, life-giving and healthful,

    simple, pure and solid,

    honest, real and true...

 

For sure, Lord,

there is a thing or two,

maybe three of four or more things,

    that hold me back, 

    keep me down,

    and fill my life with junk;

foolish things that

    steal my time,

    rot my brain,

    distract, confuse and fool me;

empty things that

    dull my very soul,

    desensitize my conscience,

    blunt my joy in living

    and sap me of my strength;

crazy, useless things that

    defeat my best intentions

    damage my integrity

    and serve no useful purpose...

Help me, Lord!

Help me recover what I've lost,

    what I desire, want and need,

    what's good for me to have,

    what will help me grow in love,

    what will calm my fears

        and bring me peace of mind,

    what will help to become

        the person you created me to be...

There are some things, Lord,

for which I give up way too much:

 help me name those things tonight...

 

And give me the grace I need, Lord,

    to let go the things that bind me

that finally I'll be free

    to welcome and receive

all the good things, gifts and blessings

    you have in store for me...   

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.

 

These Alone Are Enough by Dan Schutte

 

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