NIGHT PRAYER: Sunday 5/12

Hooked up the two deck chairs on my balcony, Lord,

and made myself a chaise lounge 

for a little sunbathing this afternoon...
 

Soaking up, soaking in the warmth

as I haven't done since last summer...

 

This isn't the comfort of bed covers

keeping you warm

on a chilly night in February,

this is heat that penetrates

becomes part of you, 

one with you...

 

As winter's cold chills to the bone,

so the sun's heat warms to the core,

the heart of who I am,

filling me with healing 

that only you might offer...

 

Much like grace, Lord...

When I leave myself open, 

vulnerable to you, to your word, to your Spirit 

and all your Spirit wants for me,

desires of me, would do for me, do with me 

- it's then the Spirit's rays permeate

and melt the chill, the stiffness of worry, 

of anxiety and fear and all that keeps me distant

for your heat, your warmth, your love...

 

I'll soon be back home, Lord, where the winter temps 

will keep me from lying in the  sun, soaking up its grace

but your warmth knows no seasons

and so I pray:

    may your Spirit open me

    to your healing, grace and blessing

    wherever I may be,

    however turns the weather, 

    summer, winter, spring or fall...

 

Protect me, Lord, 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. 

  

Lord, Let Your Face Shine Upon Us by Marty Haugen

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