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NIGHT PRAYER: Sunday 8/1


There are many causes to need to go on trip, Lord:
    to get away from work, to get away from it all,
    to get away from the busyness, the quick tempo,
    the day- to-day same-old same-old…

I sit up for all of that on trip
    however I would like a while away from different issues, too,
and I would not should journey an inch
    for a trip like this…

I would like a trip from dangerous information, Lord,
    particularly reviews of battle and conflict,
    of starvation and homelessness,
    of prejudice, violence and hate…
 
I would like a trip from politics’ vapid rhetoric:
    all of the empty guarantees and false hopes,
    the doublespeak and the downright lies
        – on either side of the aisle, Lord…
 
I would like a trip from scandal within the church,
    from tales of innocence abused and stolen,
    from coverups defending the establishment,
    from belief violated, vows damaged,
    grace cheapened and the gospel betrayed…

I would like a trip from trivial particulars,
the loopy foolishness that robs me of time
for considering, musing, reflecting and praying,
imagining, resting and spending time
with the individuals I most like to spend time with…

I would like a trip from something in any respect
that retains me from spending time with you, 
from drawing nearer to you, Lord,
from rising stronger in your love and style
from being extra devoted to you and your phrase…

I would like a trip from all of the stuff, Lord,
which means so little however nonetheless
fills my days and nights with distractions, 
anxieties, worries and fears…
 
I would like a trip from my very own self-importance,
my self-indulgence and self-deception,
my self-pity  and selfishness,  
my self-interest and self-regard…

I would like a trip, Lord, the place I’d let go
what burdens and shackles my thoughts and ideas,
what confuses and stunts my rising sensible,
what obstructs and impedes the trail of my coronary heart’s need…

I would wish to trip, Lord, with you as companion,
your knowledge my map
your phrase as my information,
and your love my refreshment alongside the best way…
 
I haven’t got to go very far, Lord,
to take a trip like this
so assist me discover the time and a spot,
wherever I’m, to share with you this summer season,
the place your peace is my sunshine and shade,
the place your grace is my relaxation and reward…

Defend me, Lord, whereas I am awake
and watch over me whereas I sleep
that awake, I’d hold watch with you
and asleep, relaxation in your peace…
Amen.
 
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In His Time by Diane Ball
 

  

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