NIGHT PRAYER: Saturday 1/22

There's a genuine blessing, Lord,

in spending time with an old friend,

one familiar with all the joys and sorrows

shared together over the years, over decades,

- a genuine grace and blessing:

        the blessing of roots and stability      

            in an ever-changing, quickly-passing world;

        the blessing of tested confidence

            when trust's in short supply;

        the blessing of companionship

            when loneliness becomes too close a friend;

        the blessing of faithfulness

            when loyalty's a rare and precious gift;

        the blessing of joy in just remembering

            all that's brought us to this day;

        the blessing of true friendship shared

            in word and deed and silence...

But the greatest of all blessings, Lord

    is found in time I spend with you, 

        my oldest, dearest, faithful friend...

 

You've always been and always are

    and always will be there for me

in all we share, good times and bad,

    in spirit, words and silence...

Protect me, Lord, while I'm awake

and watch over me as I sleep

that awake, I might keep watch with you

and asleep rest in your peace...

Amen. 

 

Two options for music this evening:

    1) a delightful friendship song by Bruno Mars  

    2) a religious classic, What A Friend We Have In Jesus

 

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