I was wondering, Lord,
how many opportunities to be kind,
how many moments to be welcoming,
how many chances to be generous,
how many occasions to helpful
I may have missed today...
Even if I stayed home all day,
how many such opportunities did I miss
in my thoughts,
in my prayers,
in my correspondence,
in my heart of hearts?
My coffee cup nudges me to
practice random acts of kindness
but you hold me to a higher standard:
you call me to keep watch
for all the moments in every day
when I might share with others
the kindness, warmth and grace
you share with me each day...
Not random, Lord - but by design!
Not random, Lord - but by intention!
Not random, Lord - but right on schedule!
Not random, Lord - but 24/7/365!
So I'm praying, Lord:
open my eyes and my heart
my ears and my hands
to all the opportunities and moments,
the chances and occasions
to be a channel of your grace
in the day tomorrow brings...
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.
Make Me a Channel of Your Peace
by Sebastian Temple,
sung by Susan Boyle
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