NIGHT PRAYER: Friday 5/14

It's been so clear to me recently, Lord,

how precious, like jewels, 

are my good friends...

Of what inestimable value are those 

whose fidelity never fades but shines, always,

though miles or years may come between us...

How welcome a friend's honest word 

of love and support, 

of challenge and comfort,

of critique and encouragement...

How reassuring the loyalty

of those who forgive my shortcomings 

and who help me see the good I often miss or dismiss

in my soul, in my deeds, in my self...

How necessary the arms and hands of those

who lift me up, urge me on, share my load,

catch me when I fall, embrace my lonely heart

and touch me, gently, with healing

just where I'm wounded...

How timely the Spirit's grace 

as friends reach out to friends in ways

mysterious, holy and amazing

- though not surprising -

for in friendship's found

nothing more and nothing less

than the very love of God made flesh

in lives made one in sharing

what you've so freely given...

 

And of all these jewels, my friends, 

without a doubt, Lord, you're the brightest: 

my best friend whose everlasting light shines 

within my heart and in the love I share 

with those I call my friends,

whose friend I'm blessed to be...

 

It's been so clear to me recently, Lord,

how precious, like jewels, are my good friends:

for your love and theirs

and from deep within my heart of hearts,

I give you thanks and praise...
 

Protect me, Lord, as I lie awake

and watch over me as I sleep

that awake, I might keep watch with you,

and asleep, rest in your peace...

 

Amen. 

 

(To night, a very simple song, with an  interlude during which

you might pray, by name, for your friends...)

Dear  Friends a Quaker song arranged by Monica Max West

Dear friends, dear friends 

Let me tell you how I feel 

You have given me such treasure 

I love you so 

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