My Nighttime Prayer

MY NIGHTTIME PRAYER

(A Grown-up Version of a Childhood Prayer)

"Now I lay me down to sleep;

I pray Thee, Lord, my soul to keep..."

Forgive the sins that I have done;

Wash me clean in the blood of Your Son.

Bless my loved ones everywhere;

Keep them safe within Your care.

Thank You, Lord, for all You do;

Teach me always to walk with You.

As I rest, my strength renew,

So I can arise to work for You.

Watch over me in every way

And wake me safe at break of day. 

If You should come before I wake,

I'll see You in heaven, what a glorious Daybreak!

Knowing that You're always there, 

I rest secure within Your care.

Amen

--AnnaLee Conti