Be With Me

In your bed before

you get up in the morning,

or if you wake in the night,

breathe in deeply.

Breathe out.

Breathe in and think the words:

Come, Lord.

Breathe out and think:

Be with me.

Keep breathing the words.

Come, Lord . . . Be with me.

Continue in your quiet times.

Breathe them often.

He will come.

Here I am!

I stand at the door and knock.

If anyone hears my voice

and opens the door,

I will come in and eat with him,

and he with me.

Grant me, O Lord my God,

a mind to know You,

a heart to seek You,

wisdom to find You,

conduct pleasing to You,

faithful perseverance in waiting for You,

and a hope of finally embracing You.

Amen

Be With Me - From More Joy