September 6

O Lord our God,
We look up above and it almost seems from the charred sky that You are far from the scene but we are reminded by the brightly lit moon and the dazzle of the stars of Your definite nearness. On day four of creation You set the lights in the firmament for signs and for seasons, and for days, and years. You thought of all that we needed, even while our souls would be at rest. You are such a loving Father though we are unworthy and we thank You for Your watchcare over us, in Christ's name we pray, Amen.