NIGHT PRAYER: Friday 7/10

Lord...

 

to whom, to what did I pay attention today?

 

to whom, to what did I give my time today? 

 

to whom, to what did I lend an ear today?

 

to whom, to what did I offer my help today?

 

to whom, to what did I give encouragement today? 

 

to whom, to what did I show my concern today? 

 

to whom, to what did I offer my praise today?

 

to whom, to what did I entrust myself today? 

 

to whom, to what did I give from my bounty today? 

 

to whom, to what did I offer acceptance today? 

 

to whom, to what did I bring my faith today? 

 

to whom, to what did I lend my spirit today? 

 

to whom, to what did I show my patience today? 

 

to whom, to what did I give a second chance today? 

 

to whom, to what did I give my energy today?  

     

to whom, to what did I offer my talents today?

 

to whom, to what did I bring the gospel today? 

 

to whom, to what did I give of myself today?

 

to whom, to what did I extend a welcome today? 

 

to whom, to what did I give my support today? 

 

to whom, to what did I offer some kindness today? 

 

to whom, to what did I bring the truth today?

 

to whom, to what did I bring joy today? 

 

to whom, to what did I give my heart today? 

 

Help me, Lord, 

    to give myself to you,

        to my family and friends

            and even to strangers,

    freely and generously

        gently and kindly,

            without hesitation, 

    all the days 

        all the nights of my life... 

 

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. 

 

William Himes, a composer long associated with the Salvation Army, wrote this piece coping with the terminal cancer diagnosis of his first wife when their two children were still quite young.  

 

All That I Am by William Himes 

  

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All that I am, all I can be,
All that I have, all that is me,
Accept and use, Lord, as You would choose, Lord,
Right now, today.

Take every passion, every skill,
Take all my dreams and bend them to Your will;
My all I give, Lord; for You I’ll live, Lord,
Come what may.

1) Often I come with my problems and cares,
Running to You when distressed,
But I must bring You the whole of my life –
Lord, I must give You my best.

2) Life has no purpose unless it is Yours;
Life without You has no goal;
All that fulfills me is doing Your will,
Knowing that You’re in control.

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