Friday Night
Prayer
As this day comes to a close, I quiet the noise of my thoughts and my efforts, and seek you in the stillness.
Refrain for the Evening
But let all who take refuge in you rejoice; let them ever sing for joy, and spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may exult in you. For you bless the righteous, O Lord; you cover him with favor as with a shield.
Psalm 5:11-12
Am I going into this evening carrying anxiety or worry in my heart? Lord, I open my hands now and give those things to you in prayer. Having laid my burdens at your feet, I receive the peace that will guard my heart and mind. (Philippians 4:6-7)
Refrain for the Evening
But let all who take refuge in you rejoice; let them ever sing for joy, and spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may exult in you. For you bless the righteous, O Lord; you cover him with favor as with a shield.
Psalm 5:11-12
Am I going into this evening fearful over something in my life? I take a deep breath now and consciously choose to trust you with my life and the lives of those I love. (Psalm 56:3)
Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve my life; you stretch out your hand against the wrath of my enemies, and your right hand delivers me.
Psalm 138:7
As I go to sleep, my Father, I praise you for sustaining me this day, and thank you for your blessings in it. Show me now where you have been answering prayers or how you were at work in my life today.
Evening Scripture
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging. There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy place where the Most High dwells. God is within her, she will not fall; God will help her at break of day. Nations are in uproar, kingdoms fall; he lifts his voice, the earth melts. The LORD Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.
Psalm 46:1-7
I confess my iniquity; I am troubled by my sin.
Psalm 38:18
Father God, remind me now of how I have sinned against you by thought, word, or deed. I confess those things to you now and ask your forgiveness.
O Lord, I know you are good and forgiving, abounding in steadfast love to all who call upon you (Psalm 86:5). Thank you. I accept your forgiveness now in faith.
Refrain for the Evening
But let all who take refuge in you rejoice; let them ever sing for joy, and spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may exult in you. For you bless the righteous, O Lord; you cover him with favor as with a shield.
Psalm 5:11-12
Closing Prayer
In peace I now lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety (Psalm 4:8). Grant rest this night, I pray; that tomorrow I would again seek your kingdom and your glory in all the earth. Amen.