Thursday 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 Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”
Matthew 19:26
Am I going into this evening carrying anxiety or worry in my heart? Lord, I open my hands now and give you all of the things that have me anxious. Having laid my burdens at your feet, I receive the peace that comes from trusting you with them. You have promised me that your steadfast love endures forever. (Psalm 136:2)
Refrain for the Evening
But Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”
Matthew 19:26
Am I going into this evening fearful over something in my life? I take a deep breath now and consciously choose to trust you in this moment with my life and all I hold dear, knowing that your word to me is “fear not,” because you are the one who helps me. (Isaiah 41:13)
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.
John 10:10
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
Fret not yourself because of evildoers; be not envious of wrongdoers! For they will soon fade like the grass and wither like the green herb. Trust in the LORD, and do good; dwell in the land and befriend faithfulness. Delight yourself in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him, and he will act. He will bring forth your righteousness as the light, and your justice as the noonday. Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him; fret not yourself over the one who prospers in his way, over the man who carries out evil devices! Refrain from anger, and forsake wrath! Fret not yourself; it tends only to evil. For the evildoers shall be cut off, but those who wait for the LORD shall inherit the land. In just a little while, the wicked will be no more; though you look carefully at his place, he will not be there. But the meek shall inherit the land and delight themselves in abundant peace.
Psalm 37:1-11
If I had cherished iniquity in my heart, the Lord would not have listened.
Psalm 66:18
Father God, I do not want any separation between us. Please show me where I am cherishing iniquity in my heart, that I might confess this and all other sins to you tonight.
Thank you Lord, that when I sin, I have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. (1 John 2:1) I trust now that I am forgiven.
Refrain for the Evening
But Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”
Matthew 19:26
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.