NIGHT PRAYER: Tuesday 8/4

Sometimes, Lord, 

    the things I should know best

        surprise me, 

        stop me in my tracks 

        and strike me as amazing...

 

That happened this afternoon.

 

I was sitting still, 

    (can't recall what I was thinking)

and then there came to mind a thought

    that led to many other thoughts

        of you and me - so simple -

and yet thoughts that brought a healing balm

    to soothe and calm my soul...  

 

I remembered how...

 

You're always there for me,

    watching over me

        - whether I'm paying attention or not...

 

You're always deeply interested  

    in everything I think or say or do,

        in all I imagine, hope and pray for...

 

You always look upon me 

    as someone you cherish,

    someone you treasure,

    someone you've chosen

        in spite of my faults and rough edges...

 

You embrace me 

    as someone you delight in, 

    someone you prize,

    someone who's unique, special 

    and one-of-a-kind...

 

You greet me  

    as someone you know very well,

    someone you understand,

    someone you "get"

    someone you accept...

 

You wrap me

    in your arms,

    in your warmth, 

    in your kindness 

        and compassion...

 

Your love for me is mysterious,

    sometimes perplexing,

    always mystifying and inviting,

    seductive and confounding,

    faithful and abiding...

             

You love me freely, unreservedly,

    perfectly, completely,

    mercifully and tenderly, 

    graciously and gently...

 

But sometimes, Lord - even often -

    I forget all this and in self-pity,

        I put it all aside; 

    I lose touch with you

       whose hand rests always

            soft upon my heart;

    I think myself not worthy

        of your notice, care and smile;

    I forget it's in your image I was made

         and of your love that I was born...

 

And then one afternoon,

    your Spirit comes to nudge me

and there comes to mind a thought

    that leads to many other thoughts

        of you and me - so simple -

and yet thoughts that bring a healing balm

    to soothe and calm my soul...  

 

Sometimes, Lord, 

    the things I should know best

        surprise me, 

        stop me in my tracks 

        and strike me as amazing...

 

That happened this afternoon

    and for your Spirit's nudge

        I give you all my thanks and praise... 

    

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. 

 

The Steadfast Love of the Lord

   by Dave Hunt

 

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