NIGHT PRAYER: Wednesday 4/28

 

My prayer this evening, Lord,

is a prayer I'd do well to offer every night

because there's not a day goes by

when I don't have cause to praise and thank you

for so many gifts and blessings...

For the times you helped me make a difference today,

I give you thanks and praise, Lord...

For the times your Spirit tapped my gifts and talents,

sharing with others what you have shared with me,

I give you thanks and praise, Lord...

For the times today when my eyes were open

to your presence and power all around me,

I give you thanks and praise, Lord...

For any time this day when, if only for a moment,

I turned to you in prayer,

I give you thanks and praise, Lord...

For the times you helped me know what to say

and gave me the courage to speak,

I give you thanks and praise, Lord... 

 

For the times today when I really tried

to see life through my neighbors eyes,

I give you thanks and praise, Lord... 

For those times today when my ears were open

and I heard your word, your voice, your call

in the sounds and silence of this world,

I give you thanks and praise, Lord...

 

For any time today when I was humbled

and saw and understood myself

for precisely who I am: no more, no less,

I give you thanks and praise, Lord...

 

For the joyful moments when I knew

I was, indeed, at last at peace with you,

I give you thanks and praise, Lord... 

 

For "keeping it in today" 

instead of worrying over yesterday

or fretting  'bout tomorrow, 

I give you thanks and praise, Lord...

 

For any time today, Lord,

when I let go my foolish ways

and truly searched for wisdom,

I give you thanks and praise...

 

For all the times I tried today

just to do the next right thing,

I give you thanks and praise, Lord... 

 

Every day is filled, Lord,

with your blessings and your gifts:

some I surely miss but for the many that I find,

I give you thanks and praise

for each moment, for each grace...

Protect me, Lord at the end of day

and watch over me when I fall asleep

that awake, I might keep watch with you

and asleep, rest in your peace...

Amen.

 

Attitude of Gratitude by Richard Mekdeci

 

 

 

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