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
For the word of the Lord is upright, and all his work is done in faithfulness.
Psalm 33:4
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 promise that you do not forsake those who seek you. (Psalm 9:10)
Refrain for the Evening
For the word of the Lord is upright, and all his work is done in faithfulness.
Psalm 33:4
Am I going into this evening fearful over something in my life? I take a deep breath now and consciously choose to seek you in this moment, knowing your promise to answer and deliver me from all my fears. (Psalm 34:4)
Say to those who have an anxious heart, ‘Be strong; fear not! Behold, your God will come with vengeance, with the recompense of God. He will come and save you.’
Isaiah 35:4
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
I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. He will not let your foot slip— he who watches over you will not slumber; indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. The LORD watches over you— the LORD is your shade at your right hand; the sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night. The LORD will keep you from all harm— he will watch over your life; the LORD will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.
Psalm 121:1-8
As for me, I said, “O Lord, be gracious to me; heal me, for I have sinned against you!
Psalm 41:4
Lord in heaven, remind me of the ways I have sinned against you this day so that I might confess them to you now and receive your healing.
Thank you Lord, that you tell me, in Isaiah 30:15, that in returning and rest, I shall be saved. I trust now that I am forgiven.
Refrain for the Evening
For the word of the Lord is upright, and all his work is done in faithfulness.
Psalm 33:4
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.