Praying the Scriptures
Sunday Evening Prayer
September 29, 2024
When a woman is in labor, she has pain, because her hour has come. But when her child is born, she no longer remembers the anguish because of the joy of having brought a human being into the world. So you have pain now; but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you. (John 16:21–22)
Heavenly Father,
In the quiet of this evening, we come before You, hearts open and spirits willing, to reflect upon the words of Your Son, Jesus, who reminds us of the transient nature of our troubles and the everlasting joy that follows. As a mother forgets her pain in the joy of bringing new life into the world, so may we, amidst our trials and tribulations, cling to the promise of a joy that no one can take from us.
Lord, in our moments of despair, help us remember that our weeping may endure for a night, but Your joy comes with the morning light. Teach us to trust in Your timing and Your perfect plan, knowing that our current sorrows are but the pathway to a greater happiness that You have prepared for us.
As we lay down our burdens at Your feet tonight, we ask for peace and for the comforting presence of Your Holy Spirit to fill our homes and hearts. Renew in us a steadfast spirit, and let our faith be unwavering, as we look forward to a joyous reunion with You, where every tear will be wiped away and sorrow will be no more.
Grant us a restful night under Your watchful care, and awaken us to a new day filled with fresh opportunities to serve You and to witness the manifestations of Your kingdom here on earth.
We ask these things in the precious name of Jesus,
Amen.
I hope this prayer brings you comfort and peace through the night.
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 Rev. Kenny Sallee, ThM.
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