Psalm

Oh Lord, my God, I fall in humility on my face before Thee. Thou hast truly been merciful unto me and the ones I love, shewing thy love to us in miraculous and strange ways. Thy power is great and Thy will is correct. Thou hast made thyself known through the rains that give life to us, through the sun that gives us light and direction, and Thy face is even visible by the light of the moon that Thou hast placed in our dark nights. Truly, we never walk alone, and it is because Thou hast taken mercy on us. Lord, protect these, Thy servants, for truly they are. Honor them for their diligence in living lives that honor Thee. Smite down the forces that seek to destroy and demolish so that a path may be created that is paved in personal salvation. Lord, Thou art merciful to us who are unworthy of mercy, and yet we ask that Thou turn not Thy face away in this, a time of need. Thou hast healed the sick and afflicted, and Thou hast binded the wounded and weary heart, and this Thou hast done through countless ages and for countless people. Thou has given us Thine Only Begotten to pay the ransom that is too dear for us. Truly, we are so undeserving, and ever yet will be; but Lord, we ask Thee this, and do so in confidence that Thou wilt hear our prayer, that Thou wilt honor the sacrifices laid on the altar in the name of family and service to Thee. Our hearts are broken, our shoulders weary, and our feet cut and bruised. Wilt thou apply to us the healing Balm? Wilt thou prepare a place that we may rest in security, knowing that Thou art yet mindful of us? Lord, we know Thou wilt, because Thou hast so done in the past. We thank Thee for the kindness and mercy shown us by having angels to minister unto us in our times of need. We thank thee that there yet exist stars that can pierce the gloom around us. We thank Thee for each other, for the blessing bestowed on us of individual health and happiness. Lord, we ask Thee to forgive us our fears and provide sufficient light to move forward, if in Thy wisdom it is not requisite for the end to make itself clear as of yet. Please forgive us as we struggle to overcome our trials the best way we know how, and again ask Thee to sanctify our efforts. Our love for Thee is true, and ever yet will be, because Thou hast made it clear that Thou lovest us. Thine truly is the glory, and the Power, and shall be forever.

Amen.