Evening in Advent

Evening Prayer in Advent

Beginning   

In the name of God:

Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen.

     -or-   

In the name of God:

Creator, Redeemer and Sustainer. Amen.

Evening’s Promise: Matthew 11:28-29

"Then Jesus said,

'Come to me, all of you

who are weary and

carry heavy burdens,

and I will give you rest.

Take my yoke upon you.

Let me teach you,

because I am humble

and gentle at heart,

and you will find rest

for your souls.'"

Remembering to Rely On God

(James 4:13-16)

O God, this day is done

and another will soon begin;

Be there waiting for me

and raise me to its challenges.

Raise me also to its opportunities.

I'm depending on you, my God,

and I rest easier knowing

you will be with me at sunrise.

Your Heart & Mind:

What made you most

grateful today?
What are your hopes

for tomorrow?

An Evening Reminder: Psalm 127:2

"It is useless for you

to work so hard

from early morning

until late at night,

anxiously working

for food to eat;

for God gives rest

to his loved ones."

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Let the Night Fall

(Psalm 91:1-6)    

If I lay down in my home

or if I travel far from it,

you, God, are my shelter and hope.

As you have been with me

through the morning and midday,

I keep my trust with you

now at the close of the day.

My God, take and hold

all my fears and worries.

My God, take and hold

me as I rest.

Your faithfulness is all I need.

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Breathe deeply until you are still,

and finish: 
Amen.

   - or -

Let it be.