Evening prayer · December 4
Evening Prayer for December 4
Let my prayer be set forth before thee as incense; and the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice.
God’s Word
I would not live alway
Today’s takeaway: When you long to escape life's storms, look to Jesus, and let your heart be at peace.
And I said, Oh that I had wings like a dove! for then would I fly away, and be at rest.
I would hasten my escape from the windy storm and tempest.
In this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed upon with our house which is from heaven
For we that are in this tabernacle do groan, being burdened: not for that we would be unclothed, but clothed upon, that mortality might be swallowed up of life.
Having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better
Let us run with patience the race that is set before us, Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds.
Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
Before you pray
What makes you long for heaven tonight?
Prayer
Lord, sometimes I say with David, Oh that I had wings like a dove, to fly away and be at rest. To depart and be with Christ is far better. But until then, help me run with patience, looking to Jesus. He tells me not to let my heart be troubled or afraid. In Jesus' name, Amen.
Pray as Jesus taught us
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.
Amen.
Blessing
I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.