Evening prayer

Day 28 · Singing at midnight

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

Praise

²⁰Thou, which hast shewed me great and sore troubles, shalt quicken me again, and shalt bring me up again from the depths of the earth. ²¹Thou shalt increase my greatness, and comfort me on every side. ²²I will also praise thee with the psaltery, even thy truth, O my God: unto thee will I sing with the harp, O thou Holy One of Israel. ²³My lips shall greatly rejoice when I sing unto thee; and my soul, which thou hast redeemed.

The Word

Acts 16:25

And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them.

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

Singing at midnight

God worthy of praise, Paul and Silas were in prison, wounded and in the dark, and still at midnight they prayed and sang. Tonight I want to praise you too, even though my circumstances aren't easy. I don't deny my pain, but I choose to lift my eyes to you. You are good, faithful and mighty, whatever happens. Put a song of trust on my lips, even if I sing it softly. May my praise reach those around me as well. And as you did then, may you work in the middle of the night in ways I cannot imagine. 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.