NIGHT PRAYER: Wedndesday 2/3

 

There's something about the end of day

that opens my mind and heart, Lord,

and brings to my prayerful attention:

 

    those I love 

       and those I struggle to love...

 

    the needs of those I know

       and of many whom I've never met...

 

    memories in need of healing

       and hope in need of building up...

 

    regret for things I've done,

       remorse for things I've failed to do...

 

    those who long for company

       and those in need of solitude...

 

    homeless folks in winter's cold

       and those who seek to shelter them...

 

    those deprived of a just, fare share

       and those with more than they'll ever need...

    a world whose soul is sick with sin

       and those who seek to heal with love...

    the fears that nighttime often brings,

       the light you promise come the dawn...

 

There's something about the end of day, Lord,

that opens my mind and heart

and draws me close to you in prayer...

Protect us, Lord, while we're awake

and watch over us as we sleep

that awake, we might keep watch with you

and asleep, rest in your peace...

Amen. 

  

Watch, O Lord by Marty Haugen

Watch , O Lord, with all those awake this night
Watch, O Lord, with all those who weep;

Give your angels and saints

charge over all who sleep

Tend your ailing ones in your love, Lord

Rest your weary ones in your love, Lord

Bless your dying ones in your love, O Lord of all.

Soothe your suffering ones in your love, Lord

Heal afflicted ones in your love, Lord

Shield your joyous ones in your love, O Lord of all.

Hold your grieving ones in your love, Lord

Raise your fallen ones in your love, Lord

Mend your broken ones in your love, O Lord of all.

Guard your little ones in your love, Lord

Guide your searching ones in your love, Lord

Grant us all your peace in your love, O Lord of all.

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