O Lord, day and night are Yours. They are also mine, given by Your grace. The day to summon me to new activities, to give me opportunity to glorify You, to serve my generation, to acquire knowledge, holiness, eternal life. The night to rid me of the cares of the day, to refresh my weary body, to renew my natural strength.

But one day above all days is special. The Sabbath reminds me of Your rest from creation, of the resurrection of my Savior. Today I come before You as a sinner, condemned by conscience and convicted by Your Word. I am still in the wilderness, ignorant, weak, in danger, and in need of Divine aid. But I am encouraged that Your all-sufficient grace invites me to come to You and You will give me peace.

My soul longs for Your presence in the sanctuary and at the table, where all may feast of Your good things. Let me cry out to You with a broken heart for Your grace and forgiveness. I long for that blissful communion of Your people in Your eternal house, the perfect Kingdom. Selah.

Adapted, The Valley of Vision