Evening in Lent
Evening Prayer in Lent
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
from Psalm 4:6-8
"Let your face smile on us, Lord.
You have given me greater joy
than those who have abundant harvests
of grain and new wine.
In peace I will lie down and sleep,
for you alone, O Lord, will keep me safe."
Praying for Rest
based on Psalm 42:1-8
O God, this day is done.
Help me to close it well,
carrying no anxiety or fear
into the hours of sleep.
Be with me and may my heart
ever be joined to your Spirit.
I give to you the injuries
which I sustained in the day.
I give to you the guilt
of the injuries I caused.
May the rest of this night
prepare me to do better.
Meet me in the morning
and be with me.
Praying for Sight
based on Luke 18:41-43
Open my eyes to see you!
I would follow you, Lord,
with eyes wide open!
I want to make you happy
in all that I say and do.
Praying for Stillness
based on Psalm 46:10
O God, hold onto me
and help me be still.
I will breathe deeply
and simply be here with you.
Thank you. I'm trying my best.
Your Heart & Mind:
What are the needs and
anxieties you need
to give over to God?
Who would you ask God
to bless this night?
Evening’s Second Promise
from Psalm 127:1-2
"Unless the Lord builds a house,
the work of the builders is wasted.
Unless the Lord protects a city,
guarding it with sentries will do no good.
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."
Praying like the Disciples
in Luke 17:5
O Christ, increase my faith!
Breathe deeply until you are still:
Amen.
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Let it be.