Been thinking a lot
about the second part of that prayer, Lord,
the part where I’m asleep,
tossing, turning, snoring, dreaming
and you’re wide awake,
keeping an eye on me,
watching over me,
gently cradling my cares and concerns,
holding me in the palm of your hand,
never nodding off,
ever alert, ever vigilant,
all through the night…
protecting me while I lie awake,
watching over me while I sleep,
And all this – not just for me:
for you watch over us, ’round the clock…
And I pray for those
who have no one to pray for them:
protect them in your mercy, Lord,
and watch over them in your love…
Protect us, Lord, as we stay awake
and watch over us as we sleep,
that awake, we may keep watch with you
and asleep, rest in your peace…
Amen.
Protect Us, Lord by Angele
