A Concord Pastor Comments: NIGHT PRAYER: Monday 9/14

I'm not sure why this is, Lord,
but it's at the end of each day that I'm most aware
of choices I might consider,
decisions I need to make
and forks in the road waiting to see
which way I'll turn, which path I'll take...

Decisions and choices are ever before me:
some are small, piddling, of no consequence
but others are huge, important and real
filled with life-changing potential...

Help me tend to the big stuff,
the things that matter,
the choices I'll make that will make a real difference
not only in my life but in others' as well...

Give me knowledge and shrewdness,
understanding and vision,
counsel and insight,
clear perception and keen intuition...

But more than all this, Lord, give me some wisdom,
a share in the wisdom only you have to give,
a share in the Spirit whose wisdom is timeless,
a gift for all ages, a boon for all peoples, a blessing for me
when I stand at that fork in the road,
wondering which way to turn,
which path to take,
which choices will lead me to you...

Protect me, Lord, as I lie awake
   (help me choose what's right and just);
watch over me as I sleep tonight
   (fill my dreams with your wisdom's grace)
that awake, I might keep watch with you
and asleep, rest in your peace...

Amen.
MMMMMMM
Wisdom, Wisdom by Lori True

Wisdom, Wisdom, be attentive
Wisdom, Wisdom, be attentive
Wisdom, Wisdom, open our hearts
Wisdom, Wisdom, open our hearts
   in our conflicts and chaos
   in our struggles and strong will
   in our pride and our passion
O Wisdom, Wisdom, open our hearts

Wisdom, Wisdom, be attentive
Wisdom, Wisdom, be attentive
Wisdom, Wisdom, open our hearts
Wisdom, Wisdom, open our hearts
   in all of our doubting
   in all of our choosing
   in all of our searching
O Wisdom, Wisdom, open our hearts

Wisdom, Wisdom, be attentive
Wisdom, Wisdom, be attentive
Wisdom, Wisdom, open our hearts
Wisdom, Wisdom, open our hearts
   when we're tired and closed minded
   when we think we're the wiser
   when we can't hear you calling
O Wisdom, Wisdom, open our hearts

Wisdom, Wisdom, be attentive
Wisdom, Wisdom, be attentive
Wisdom, Wisdom, open our hearts
Wisdom, Wisdom, open our hearts
   let your Word dwell within us
   let your Good News inspire us
   let your Gospel Truth shape us
O Wisdom, Wisdom, open our hearts

Wisdom, Wisdom, be attentive
Wisdom, Wisdom, be attentive
Wisdom, Wisdom, open our hearts
O, Wisdom, Wisdom, open our hearts