A Concord Pastor Comments: NIGHT PRAYER: Monday 6/24

I believe, Lord: help my unbelief!

Mark 9:14-29

I know so many folks, Lord,
   - who just can't seem to find you in their lives
   - who wonder where you are, where you've wandered
   - who speak to you in prayer

but aren't sure that you listen
- who cry to you for help

but suffer nonetheless
- who seek your light to guide them

but stumble in the shadows
- who long for your embrace

but feel they're lost and all alone
- who believe in you but worry:

       do you believe in them?

And for many, Lord,
   their doubts and fears increase
   at day's end, as night draws near
and the shadows and the darkness swallow up the light...

So I pray now, Lord, this evening
   - for those who face the night alone
   - who long to feel your presence
   - who wait to hear a word from you
   - who come to you in pain and fear
      anxiety and doubt
   - who seek your consolation
         and the comfort of your peace
   - who come to you with faithful hearts
        in good times and in bad,
in sickness and in health,
in sorrow and in joy...

I pray for those who wait for you,

and wait for you, and wait for you,
who wait for you to show your face,
to take them by the hand,

to lift them up and hold them close
in good times and in bad,
in sickness and in health,
in sorrow and in joy...

And so, I pray for all of us

who put our trust in you,

you know that we believe, Lord,

    please, help our unbelief...

Protect us, Lord, while we're awake
   and watch over while we sleep
that awake, we might keep watch with you
   and asleep, rest in your peace...

Amen.

The lyrics for tonight's song were written by John Newton who also composed the familiar Amazing Grace. Contemporary composer Lori Sealy wrote a new tune for Newton's 18th century lyrics and added a refrain. You'll find some of the lines may remind you of yesterday's gospel...

Begone Unbelief

lyrics by John Newton, tune by Lori Sealy

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