Morning Prayer

Morning Prayer

O God,

Early in the morning do I cry unto Thee.

Help me to pray,

And to think only of Thee.

I cannot pray alone.

 

In me there is darkness,

But with Thee there is light.

I am lonely, but Thou leavest me not.

I am feeble in heart, but thou leavest me not. I am restless , but with thee there is peace.

In me there is bitterness, but with thee there is patience;

Thy ways are past understanding, but

Thou knowest the way for me.

 

Oh heavenly Father,

I praise Thee and thank Thee

for the peace of the night.

I praise and thank Thee for this new day.

I praise and thank Thee for all Thy goodness

and faithfulness throughout my life.

Thou hast granted me blessings;

Now let me accept tribulation from Thy hand.

Thou wilt not lay on me more than I can bear.

Thou makest all things work together for good

for thy children.

 

by Dietrich Bonhoeffer

 

Dietrich Bonhoeffer was executed by the Nazis. ~ To read a brief biography of him click on this link*

Photo is of  our espalier pear tree blossoms.