Wednesday 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
It is good to give thanks to the LORD, to sing praises to your name, O Most High; to declare your steadfast love in the morning, and your faithfulness by night…
Psalm 92:1-2
Am I going into this evening carrying anxiety or worry in my heart? Lord, I open my hands now and cast all my anxieties upon you. Having laid my burdens at your feet, I receive the peace that comes from knowing you care for me. (1 Peter 5:7)
Refrain for the Evening
It is good to give thanks to the LORD, to sing praises to your name, O Most High; to declare your steadfast love in the morning, and your faithfulness by night…
Psalm 92:1-2
Am I going into this evening fearful over something in my life? I take a deep breath now and consciously choose to trust and not be afraid; for you are my strength and my song and you have become my salvation. (Isaiah 12:2)
The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is safe.
Proverbs 29:25
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
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the LORD, “My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” For he will deliver you from the snare of the fowler and from the deadly pestilence. He will cover you with his pinions, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness is a shield and buckler. You will not fear the terror of the night, nor the arrow that flies by day, nor the pestilence that stalks in darkness, nor the destruction that wastes at noonday. A thousand may fall at your side, ten thousand at your right hand, but it will not come near you.
Psalm 91:1-7
As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, since it is written, ‘You shall be holy, for I am holy.
1 Peter 1:14-16
Father God, show me where I have sinned intentionally and unintentionally today. Tonight, I would consider specifically how well I have loved throughout my day. Did my kindness look like yours? Am I holding on to any unforgiveness? I know that not only hurts me, but also causes division between us. Help me tonight to release any ill feelings to you alongside my confession of sin.
Jesus, I thank you that you have delivered me from the domain of darkness and transferred me into the kingdom of your beloved Son, in whom I have redemption, the forgiveness of sins (Colossians 1:13-14)! I trust now that I am forgiven.
Refrain for the Evening
It is good to give thanks to the LORD, to sing praises to your name, O Most High; to declare your steadfast love in the morning, and your faithfulness by night…
Psalm 92:1-2
Closing Prayer
In peace I now lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety (Psalm 4:8). Grant rest tonight, I pray. And grant that tomorrow I would again seek your Kingdom and your glory in all the earth. Amen.