Evening Prayer for Monday, August 19, 2024
Praying the Scriptures
Monday Evening Prayer
August 19, 2024
Whom have I in heaven but you? And there is nothing on earth that I desire other than you. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. (Psalm 73:25–26)
Gracious and Everlasting God,
As the day draws to a close and the quiet of evening settles around me, I turn my heart and mind to You. Who do I have in heaven but You? There is nothing on earth I desire besides You. In the stillness of this moment, I am reminded that though my flesh and heart may fail, You, O Lord, are the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
When the trials of the day seem overwhelming, and the burdens of life weigh heavily upon me, I find solace in Your presence. You are my refuge and my strength, my ever-present help in times of need. Though the world may shift and change around me, You remain steadfast and unchanging.
Lord, as I prepare for rest, I release my worries and cares into Your loving hands. Renew my spirit, strengthen my heart, and grant me peace that surpasses all understanding. May Your love surround me as I sleep, and may I awaken with a heart filled with gratitude and trust in Your unfailing goodness.
In Your holy name, I pray. Amen.
May this prayer bring peace and reflection to your evening.
The Bible passages come from the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Bible, copyrighted © 1989, 1993 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America and are used by permission. All rights reserved. Praying the Scriptures is penned daily by Kenny Sallee, ThM.
