An In-Beween Prayer for an In-Between Time!

We sometimes live in an "in-between" time . . .so why not pray through it!

Faithful Companion and Sacred Mystery, in this time of in-between, we pray:
Response:  God, surprise us again.
 When we miss the beauty and joy of earth’s goodness . . .
 When we grow too accustomed to life’s busyness . . .
 When the goodness of others gets lost in the rush . . .
 When the hope in our heart fades away . . .
 When the ache of the world wears our compassion thin . . .

Response:  Walk closely with us, God.
 As we strive to live our lives well . . .
 As we journey into the unknown territory of  in-between time . . .
 As we open our hearts to the messengers you send us . . .
 As we keep searching for truth . . .
 As we continue to grow in our awareness and response to the least, the last, and the lost . . .
 As we continue to learn to accept both the challenges and gifts of our lives . . .

Let us pray:
God of the Seasons, God of in-between time, we are walking into mystery.  We face the future, not knowing what the days and months will bring to us or how we will respond.  Be courage and compassion in us as we journey.  May we welcome all who come our way.  We thank you for the gift of being able to rise each day with the assurance of your walking through the day with us. 
So may there always be a little light in our darkness. 
May there always be a little faith in our doubt.
May there always be a little joy in our sorrow.
May there always be a little life in our dying.
May there always be a little hope in our sadness.
May there always be a little courage in our fear.
And may there always be a little slow in our hurry.
God of the Seasons, God of in-between time, deepen our faith to see all of life through your eyes and we praise you now and forever. 
Amen.