A PRAYER BY DIETRICH BONHOEFFER


O God, early in the morning I cry to you. 

Help me to pray

And to concentrate my thoughts on you:

I cannot do this alone. 

In me there is darkness,

But with you there is light; 

I am lonely, but you do not leave me;

I am feeble in heart, but with you there is help;

I am restless, but with you there is peace.

In me there is bitterness, but with you there is patience. 

I do not understand your ways, 

But you know the way for me…

Restore me to liberty, 

And enable me to live now

That I may answer before you and before me. 

Lord, whatever this day may bring, 

Your name be praised.