Things That Go Bump In The Night

 

....when I remember You 

        upon my bed,

and meditate on You

in the watches of the night

for You have been

            my help...

        Psalm 63. 6-7

When we awaken,

when we cannot sleep,

it may not be

  what goes bump in the night,

or worries lined up 

  like toddlers at our bedside,

but God whispering to us,

"I've been trying 

     to get your attention."

Not to worry,

        but to pray.

And to remember

  God has been our help.

Still is.

And always will be.

O LORD,

Thank You that You come

in the quietness of the night

to embrace us

       by Your Presence.

And to help us pray our way through.

You strengthen us

   even in the wee small hours

         for our day ahead.

You are with us.

Prayer reminds us of that reality.