Evening prayer

Day 9 · When I can't sleep

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

Praise

¹⁴⁶I cried unto thee; save me, and I shall keep thy testimonies. ¹⁴⁷I prevented the dawning of the morning, and cried: I hoped in thy word. ¹⁴⁸Mine eyes prevent the night watches, that I might meditate in thy word. ¹⁴⁹Hear my voice according unto thy lovingkindness: O LORD, quicken me according to thy judgment.

The Word

Psalms 63:6-7

⁶When I remember thee upon my bed, and meditate on thee in the night watches. ⁷Because thou hast been my help, therefore in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice.

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

When I can't sleep

Lord of my nights, once again I am awake while everyone else is sleeping. The hours pass slowly and my thoughts grow large in the dark. Instead of fighting my sleeplessness, I want to remember you upon my bed. You have been my help so many times; tonight you will be again. I take refuge in the shadow of your wings. Calm my tired body and quiet my mind. If sleep comes, I will receive it as a gift. If it is slow to come, may these hours be spent in your company and not in anguish. And if this keeps happening, give me the courage to seek help. 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

2 Corinthians 13:13

All the saints salute you.

Rest in peace. God is watching over you.