O Lord -
Be gracious to us, and hear our prayer.
You give us room when we are in distress - room to call upon You, room to lament with cries of “how long…how long,” room to ponder and be silent.
Be gracious to us, and answer us when we call.
Allow us to see some good, and shine Your light upon us. Place gladness within our hearts - gladness that exceeds the joys of abundant grain and wine.
Be gracious to us, and make us lie down in safety.
May we place our trust in You alone, and may we lie down and sleep in peace.
In the name of the One who hears us when we call, we pray.
Amen.