NIGHT PRAYER: Wednesday 6/11

Lord,
when I take for granted
all that I have:
    help me find
    my deepest joys -
    in the simplest things of life... 

Lord, 
when I want more and more,
so much more than I need:
    help me remember 
    the joy I have -
    in the simplest of my possessions...

Lord,
when I want what I want
and must have it now:
    help me remember
    the joys at hand -
    in the simple things already mine...

Lord,
when greed and envy
spoil my heart:

   help me cherish 

   my deepest joy
   in the simple gifts already mine...

 

And remind me, Lord,

both night and day

to generously share

    from the bounty that's mine,

    the gifts I've received

    from your loving hand...   

 

Just help me keep it simple, Lord,

    just help me keep it simple...

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.

 

Simple Gifts 

   by Yo Yo Ma and Alison Krauss 

 

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