Evening prayer · February 2
Evening Prayer for February 2
Let my prayer be set forth before thee as incense; and the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice.
God’s Word
One star differeth from another star in glory.
Today’s takeaway: True greatness in God's kingdom comes by humbly serving others, as Jesus did.
By the way they had disputed among themselves, who should be the greatest. And he sat down, and called the twelve, and saith unto them, If any man desire to be first, the same shall be last of all
Be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble. Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time
Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, … made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men
Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow
They that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever.
Before you pray
Where did you want to be seen as great today?
Prayer
Lord Jesus, Your disciples argued about who was the greatest, and I did something like that today in my heart. Clothe me with humility. You resist the proud and give grace to the humble. Let Your mind be in me: You made Yourself of no reputation and took the form of a servant. Humble me gently, and lift me in Your time. 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.