NIGHT PRAYER: Monday 12/2

It's only Monday of Advent's first week, Lord, 

    but I'm surrounded on all sides 

        by a cultural, commercial Christmas...  

 

I'd need a month behind a monastery's wall

    to protect myself from all that tempts me 

        to buy in, literally, to a season of sleighs 

            filled with bargains and sales...  

 

So I'm grateful, Lord, for the respite of Advent,

    a secret chapel deep in my soul, 

providing me shelter, a refuge, a haven -

    where I can retreat to ready my heart,

        to simplify my ways,

        to make room in my heart

    and sweep out what foolishness 

        clutters my mind, my imagination,

            desires and prayer...

I'm grateful, Lord, for this quiet time 

    to retreat from the hustle and bustle, 

        from all the hurry and scurry,

    threatening to lead me astray from the path 

        leading to Bethlehem's newborn joy 

    and that star of wonder, star of night,

        leading me on to your perfect light...

 

Wrap me in Advent grace, O Lord,

    clothe me in Advent's warmth,

and keep me close to you and your Word

    'til Christmas day truly dawns...

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.

Tonight's simple song is new to me and seems to pair well with the prayer of those seeking Advent's grace and peace...

Prepare Him Room by The Vigil Project

 

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Let every heart 

Let every heart 

Prepare him room 

 

We’re making room 

We’re making room 

 

All creation groans in labor 

Waiting for our humble savior 

Joyful hope for Jesus coming 

In our hearts is overflowing 

 

Let every heart 

Let every heart 

Prepare him room

 

We’re making room 

We’re making room

 

 

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