NIGHT PRAYER: Saturday 1/13

Slow me down, Lord, 

    close my eyes
       and open my heart to your presence...

You're here with me right now, Lord,
   wanting to spend time with me, 
   ready to hear me out,
   waiting to whisper a word of peace...

Slow me down, Lord, 

    close my eyes
       and open my heart to your presence...

You're here with me right now,
   wanting to strengthen me,
   ready to encourage me,
   waiting to console me...

Slow me down, Lord, 

    close my eyes
       and open my heart to your presence...

You're here with me right now,
   waiting to calm me down,
   ready to lift me up,
   wanting to help me get through the night...

Slow me down, Lord, 

    close my eyes
       and open my heart to your presence...

You're here with me right now,
   wanting to hold me,
   ready to guide me,
   waiting to lead me...

Slow me down, Lord, 

    close my eyes
       and open my heart to your presence...

You're here with me right now:
   waiting, ready and wanting
      to help me be present to you;
   waiting, ready and wanting 
       to hear and hold the prayer of my heart

    waiting, ready and wanting
       to stay by my side 'til a new day dawns...

Slow me down, Lord, 

    close my eyes
       and open my heart to your presence...

 

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.

 

Here's a very creative version of the very familiar

Psalm 23 - just right for this evening's prayer... 

Slow Me Down, Lord by The Porter's Gate

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O good shepherd, would you teach me how to rest  

I’m rushing on, will you make me to lie down  

Will you build a fold by the waters that refresh  

Will you call my name and lead me safely out?  

 

From my anxious drive to labor on and on  

From the restless grind that has put my mind to sleep  

Will you call me back and gently slow me down  

Will you show me now what to lose and what to keep  

 

O Good Shepherd, O Good friend, 

    slow me down, slow me down

O Good Shepherd, O Good friend, 

    slow me down, slow me down   

 

When my table’s bent with only greed and gold  

And my grasping hands are afraid you won’t provide  

Will you pour the wine that loosens up my hold  

Set your table here with what truly satisfies  

 

O Good Shepherd, O Good friend, 

    slow me down, slow me down

O Good Shepherd, O Good friend, 

    slow me down, slow me down  

 

On the busy streets trying to make myself a name  

If the work is yours, there is nothing I can claim  

Will you lead me home to the pastures of your peace  

And the house is yours, I’m sitting at your feet

 

O Good Shepherd, O Good friend, 

    slow me down, slow me down

O Good Shepherd, O Good friend, 

    slow me down, slow me down   

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