A PRAYER FOR LENT 1 OT

Psalm 91 (MSG)

 1- You who sit down in the High God’s presence,

    spend the night in Shaddai’s shadow,

Say this: “God, you’re my refuge.

    I trust in you and I’m safe!”

That’s right—he rescues you from hidden traps,

    shields you from deadly hazards.

His huge outstretched arms protect you—

    under them you’re perfectly safe;

    his arms fend off all harm.

God of might and glory

stretch out your arms

surround and protect us

We fear the unknown

the cry in the night

the call we dread

We summon our strength

dig down for resources

to face our distress

But we fall short

our strength runs out

energy sapped

spirits depressed

God of might and glory

stretch out your arms

surround and protect us

Our burdens to family overwhelm

Never enough time

too many tasks

inadequate words

interrupted conversations

Parenting a constant challenge

to children growing too fast

Being a care giver to parents

who falter and forget

We need care

Someone to give us a break

lend a shoulder for our tears

listen to our despair

God of might and glory

stretch out your arms

surround and protect us

Hallelujah

You wrap your arms around us

preventing us from falling

standing us upright

to go and give again

Hallelujah

You allow no harm to swamp us

no concern completely devastate us

You stand guard beside

hover over bedside and workplace

Hallelujah

You are ever present

We need only to reach out

Feel deep within our souls

To find you there

Thanks be to you

O God

Our protector and savior

Amen