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LORD, something is wrong.  I am wrong.  What I’ve done is wrong.  So wrong my soul hurts.  So wrong my bones ache. 

During the night I sleep on a bed of bawling.  During the day I sit on a couch of crying. 

But you have heard my weeping.  You have heard my tears. 

You accept my prayer. 

You accept me.

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This morning I bow before you.  You are my King.  You are my God.  I lay my requests before you.  And I wait expectantly–knowing you will answer.

Today, LORD, defeat evil in whatever place it dwells and in whatever form it takes.  Let this morning be the last morning that violence, wickedness, and malice see.

And today, LORD, nurture good in whatever place it dwells and in whatever form it takes.  Let this morning bring hope, help, and haven to all who stand for what is right.

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LORD as the day ends, my worrying begins.  As the sun sets, my stress rises.

My heart is racing and my mind is filled with thoughts of the bad things said to me and the bad things done to me.

So here I am, LORD, on my bed wide awake.  Calm my trembling mind.  Fill my heart with joy.  Let me rest in you and sleep in peace.

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