God, hear my prayers,
be with me now this night.
I look for you everywhere throughout the day,
but in the chaos and the clutter of life I lose sight of you.
At night I raise my voice in prayer,
but I wonder if you can hear me at all.
I toss and turn,
trying to find rest,
but I am bombarded of images that keep me awake…
…things I said…
…things I should have said…
…things I should have said differently.
I look to you for respite from this endless loop of self doubt,
But I find none.
Have you forgotten me?
I have not forgotten you.
I have not forgotten how you blessed Abraham and Sarah with a child to father nations,
how you rescued their descendants from slavery and led them to a new home.
I have not forgotten how you sent prophets to speak your truths
and give directions to your people.
I have not forgotten how you sent you son, Jesus, to show us the way,
so that all people would know your love.
Everywhere I look I see your hand,
in the beauty of creation,
in the mighty mountains and majestic forests,
in the vast oceans and rolling plains,
in the incredible deserts and the picturesque skies,
in the compassion of your people,
in the love between friends and family,
in the compassion for a stranger,
in the support for each other;
In so many places I see your hand at work,
Open my heart to the places that you are at work in my life,
So that I may know you more fully.
Amen
For the original Psalm visit https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=psalm+77&version=NRSV