Evening prayer

Day 14 · Peace in our home

Good evening. The day is ending. Breathe slowly, set aside what weighs on you and rest in God's presence.

Praise

²For thou shalt eat the labour of thine hands: happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee. ³Thy wife shall be as a fruitful vine by the sides of thine house: thy children like olive plants round about thy table. ⁴Behold, that thus shall the man be blessed that feareth the LORD. ⁵The LORD shall bless thee out of Zion: and thou shalt see the good of Jerusalem all the days of thy life. ⁶Yea, thou shalt see thy children’s children, and peace upon Israel.

The Word

Isaiah 32:18

And my people shall dwell in a peaceable habitation, and in sure dwellings, and in quiet resting places;

Review of the day

Look back on your day with God, unhurried. What can you thank Him for? Is there something you did wrong that you want to place in His hands? What worries you about tomorrow? Tell Him in your own words.

Prayer

Peace in our home

Lord of our house, as this day ends we ask you for peace in our home. You promised your people peaceful dwellings and safe places of rest. May it be so within these walls. Forgive us for today's harsh words and cold silences. Heal the small wounds before they become big ones. Fill every room with your presence, and let no one go to bed afraid or resentful. Protect us from all harm through the night. Make this house a place where your love can be felt, where we can rest and wake up together with joy. In the name of Jesus. Amen.

For others

Think of someone who needs your prayer today and name them before God. You can write down your petitions in “My petitions”.

The Lord's Prayer

Matthew 6:9-13

Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.

Blessing

Philippians 4:7

And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Rest in peace. God is watching over you.