In the middle of it all, Lord,
whatever « all » might be…
In the thick of what confounds me
and hijacks my attention…
Apart from all the nonsense
that clutters up my life…
Regardless of my problems,
my anxieties and fears…
In spite of doubts that simmer
in my thoughts and in my heart…
Aside from what distracts me
and disturbs my concentration…
Help me make some quiet time
and find a place where I can rest…
Help me share with you the whole
of what my soul holds deep inside…
Help me lay aside my burdens
and the troubles of this day…
Help me rest with you beside me,
there to calm my anxious soul…
Help me seek in you the strength I need
to do the next right thing…