NIGHT PRAYER: Monday 2/24

 

A friend called today, Lord,

and in the timbre of his voice

I could heard the heaviness

in his heart...

He talked, I listened,

I said a few words 

and he listened to mine...

At the end of the conversation 

he thanked me

and said how much it helped him 

just to talk, to share

- and I'm sure it did...

 

I'm glad he called, Lord,

and grateful to have been there

for him and with him...

But I know, Lord, 

and he knows, too,

that his heart's still heavy 

with the worry he shared with me

and anything and everything else

that's weighing on his soul...

I'm grateful for the opportunity, Lord

to be there for my brother, 

to lend an ear

and let him know he's not alone...

 

I think that helped, 

I hope that helped,

I trust that helped,

- I'm glad that helped...

 

But now, Lord,

I pray that you'll step in, 

as only you can do, 

and be there for my friend...

 

Give him the strength he needs,

the peace of mind he seeks,

some healing of his loss and grief,

and a calming in his heart, in his home,

and where he works...

 

All I could do was listen 

and say a few brief words

but you, Lord, you can do it all

so I pray you'll start were I left off 

and give my friend the peace he needs,

the peace that only you can give,

the peace that heals the soul...

A friend called today, Lord,

and I know 

that in the timber of his voice

you heard the heaviness in his heart...

 

Listen to his prayer, Lord,

hear him out and answer him,

heal him with your peace...

 

Be with us, Lord, while we're awake

    and watch over us while we sleep

that awake, we might keep watch with you

    and sleep, rest in your peace...

 

Amen. 

 

This simple song from Taize pairs well with tonight's prayer.  You might pray this song for a friend who has asked to listen, to help, to pray - or you might pray it for yourself...

O Lord, Hear My Prayer by Taize

 

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