Praying the Scriptures
Friday Evening Prayer
November 1, 2024
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; teach and admonish one another in all wisdom; and with gratitude in your hearts sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to God. (Colossians 3:16)
Gracious God,
As the hues of the setting sun fade into the starlit veil of night, we gather on this sacred All Saints Day to dwell in Your word richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom. Just as the apostle Paul guided the Colossians, let Your message reside in us richly, igniting our hearts to sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in our hearts to You.
In the gentle silence of this evening, we remember the saints who have walked before us, those who have passed on their legacy of faith and fervor for Your kingdom. We honor their memories and the spiritual melodies they have left in their wake, guiding us like a beacon of Your eternal light.
Lord, as we reflect on their profound devotion, let us also be inspired to live out our faith boldly and compassionately so that we may contribute our own verses to the everlasting song of Your people. May our lives be a testament to Your love and grace as we aspire to be counted among Your saints.
Bless this community gathered here and all who seek Your face in the quiet moments of their lives. Strengthen us by Your Spirit, not only to proclaim Your word with our lips but to live it in our lives, enriching the tapestry of faith woven by those who came before us.
On this holy evening, as we look to the heavens, reminded of the saints' enduring presence, we offer You our prayers and praises, enveloped in the peace of Your presence, until we, too, join the celestial chorus around Your heavenly throne.
In the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord, who reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Amen.
May this prayer bring you peace and comfort this 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.
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