Praying the Scriptures
Wednesday Evening Prayer
September 11, 2024
Out of his anguish he shall see light; he shall find satisfaction through his knowledge. The righteous one, my servant, shall make many righteous, and he shall bear their iniquities. (Isaiah 53:11)
Gracious and Merciful God,
As the day draws to a close, we come before You with hearts full of gratitude and reflection. On this solemn day, we remember the pain and anguish of loss, but we also seek the light of Your presence, the comfort of Your embrace, and the hope that only You can provide.
Lord, Your Word reminds us of the suffering servant who bore the weight of our iniquities, who endured great anguish yet emerged with a vision of light and a promise of righteousness. We are humbled by the depth of Your love and the sacrifice you made for us. Out of His suffering, You brought redemption and hope to the world. May we, too, learn to find light in the darkest places, and hope even when we feel despair.
Tonight, we lift up in prayer all those who continue to carry the burdens of grief and sorrow, especially those whose lives were forever changed on September 11th. Comfort them, Lord, with Your peace that surpasses all understanding. Surround them with Your love, and may they feel Your presence as a steady companion in their journey.
Grant us wisdom, O Lord, that we may come to know You more deeply. Strengthen us to be vessels of Your peace, justice, and mercy in a world that often feels fractured and divided. Help us to bear one another’s burdens as Christ has borne ours, and to spread Your righteousness through acts of compassion, forgiveness, and love.
May our thoughts dwell on Your promises as we lay down to rest. May our hearts find satisfaction in the knowledge that You are with us, that You have borne our iniquities, and that You lead us into a life of righteousness.
We ask this in the name of Your Son, the Righteous One, who gave His life that we might live.
Amen.
May this prayer bring comfort and peace as you reflect on the significance of this day and the profound hope found in God's Word.
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.
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