Evening prayer · February 22
Evening Prayer for February 22
Let my prayer be set forth before thee as incense; and the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice.
God’s Word
When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet.
Today’s takeaway: You can lie down in peace tonight, because God Himself keeps you safe.
There arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full. And he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow
Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.
He giveth his beloved sleep.
They stoned Stephen, calling upon God, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit. And he kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. And when he had said this, he fell asleep.
Absent from the body, … present with the Lord.
Before you pray
What would help you lie down tonight without fear?
Prayer
Father, You promise that when I lie down I will not be afraid, and my sleep will be sweet. Jesus slept in the storm. I am careful for nothing tonight and bring every need to You with thanks. You give Your beloved sleep. Like Stephen, I commit my spirit to You. Let me lie down in peace. 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.