Prayer for the Memory Impaired

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Photo by Stephen W. Hiemstra

Almighty father,

We praise you for the company that you bring—

make your presence especially obvious in lonely evenings and busy mornings,

in hymns of praise and silent moments,

in the dark recesses of our minds and in light moments of joy.

We confess that we do not always remember; be our memory.

We confess that we are not always happy; be our joy.

We thank you for the hedge of protection that you offer us—

keep us safe from simple falls,

keep us safe from those that prey on older people,

surround us with people that care.

In the power of your Holy Spirit, be our light and our song and our joy—

be our salvation when days draw short.

In Jesus’ precious name, Amen.