Prayers inspired from "Aquainted with the Night" by Robert Frost

Acquainted with the Night

Robert Frost

I have been one acquainted with the night.
I have walked out in rain -- and back in rain.
I have outwalked the furthest city light.

I have looked down the saddest city lane.
I have passed by the watchman on his beat
And dropped my eyes, unwilling to explain.

I have stood still and stopped the sound of feet
When far away an interrupted cry
Came over houses from another street,

But not to call me back or say good-bye;
And further still at an unearthly height,
A luminary clock against the sky

Proclaimed the time was neither wrong nor right.
I have been one acquainted with the night.

Obscureness

O God of all creation, both light and dark we come a seekers and children looking to you. But often wondering what about the times when you are silent, when our wells run dry, and our spirits ache for you to return to us again.  We do the prayers, the readings, the meditations, the reflections, but still not even a whisper of your voice. O help us through this time of obscureness and give us the faith and hope to keep listening for your voice and to feel your light in our times of darkness. 

Give Us Strength

For the times when we all have known the darkness of night, without knowing the promise of the dawn, give us strength. When the darkness persists even in joy, give us strength.

 When we see those in darkness, give us strength.

To sit with them in darkness and give them rest, give us strength

 Lead us to peace in the times of darkness, give our hearts respite, give us strength.

Give us the courage to keep walking in the dark without light, give us strength. God lover of our souls help us to remember this in our times of darkness. Amen

Written By Betty Gannon 2012

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