NIGHT PRAYER: Tuesday 3/2

Sometimes, Lord,

   the best prayer I can offer at the end of the day

      is a cry for help: Rescue me!

There are days, Lord, even seasons

   when I need to be rescued, 

       and so I pray...

      

Rescue me, Lord, 

   when I find myself in debt to my old habits.
Help me break the patterns

   that keep me from a fuller, saner, happy life.
Rescue me from routines I've learned so well,

   that I use to avoid the truth, escape responsibility, 
      and settle for so much less than I deserve.

Rescue me from habits old and strong
   and set me free to live the way of grace you offer...
   
Rescue me, Lord, when I'm sinking in a pool of self-pity!

Reach out a saving hand 

   and pull me up, out of deep, dark waters 

      where I might drown

         in self-indulgence, feeling sorry for myself.

Rescue me from nursing grudges and old wounds.

Heal my resentments, Lord, and open my heart 

    to care for those whose needs are greater than mine...

 

Rescue me, Lord, from situations and circumstances

   that stop me in my tracks, leave me without bearings,

      not knowing where to turn or where to go.

Rescue me, Lord:

   give me the wisdom and counsel I need

      to take some first steps, to make my way,

         to find my path to you and your truth... 

 

Rescue me when I'm confused and can't decide!

Shine your light in my thicket of distractions

   and lead me out of turmoil 

to a clearing where I can see and discern 

   right from wrong, true from false,

where I can make the choice you'd have me make

    and do what you would have me do.  

Rescue me from my indecision, Lord,

   and make strong my will 

      to follow where you lead me...

 

Rescue me when I'm sad and low, lost in the blues.

Lift my spirits from their depths, 

   my heart from the shadows,

      my soul from despair.

Give me a taste of the joy you have in store for me, 

   a sip of the peace you desire for me,

a glimpse of what might be if I'd but take one step 

   to walk with you and leave behind 

      what holds me back and keeps me down.

Rescue me from doubting that with you

   all things are possible, even for me...

 

Rescue me, Lord, when my faith is weak, my trust unsure.

Nurture and strengthen the faith 

   that brought me to prayer tonight.

Shore up my trust in you, in those around me, and in myself.

Help me remember how my trust and faith

   have led me through the worst of times

      and brought me safe to home and to your heart.

Rescue me from losing faith in you, 

   for in my faith rests my trust 

      and all my hope for joy...

 

Rescue me, when I'm bound and shackled by fear.

When I'm afraid of those around me; even of you

   - or when I fear myself.

Reach into my heart and give me courage

   to name whatever frightens me,

      to tame whatever threatens me.

Unlock the chains of fear that slow my every step.

Unloose the bonds of doubt that paralyze my hope.

Untie the ropes of worry that keep me from your peace.

Rescue me from fear, Lord,

   to live as you intended: safe and secure

      in the palm of your gentle hand... 

               

Rescue me, Lord:

   protect me 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 song is God's answer to our prayer...)

 

Rescue Me by Lauren Daigle, Cover by Spark

 

You are not hidden
There's never been a moment 

   you were forgotten 

You are not hopeless
Though you have been broken
Your innocence stolen

 

I hear you whisper underneath your breath
I hear your SOS, your SOS

 

I will send out an army to find you
In the middle of the darkest night
It's true, I will rescue you

 

There is no distance
That cannot be covered
Over and over
You're not defenseless
I'll be your shelter
I'll be your armor

 

I hear you whisper underneath your breath
I hear your SOS, your SOS

 

I will send out an army to find you
In the middle of the darkest night
It's true, I will rescue you

 
I will never stop marching to reach you
In the middle of the hardest fight
It's true, I will rescue you

 

I hear the whisper underneath your breath
I hear you whisper, you have nothing left

 

I will send out an army to find you
In the middle of the darkest night
It's true, I will rescue you

 
I will never stop marching to reach you
In the middle of the hardest fight
It's true, I will rescue you

Oh, I will rescue you

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