Evening Prayer for Monday, February 16, 2026

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Monday Evening Prayer

February 16, 2026

“Now we have received not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit that is from God, so that we may understand the gifts bestowed on us by God.” — 1 Corinthians 2:12

Heavenly Father,

As the last light of this Monday fades from the high desert, the air turns sharp and cold here in Deming. I look toward the east, where the jagged silhouette of the Florida Mountains stands silent against the deepening violet of the twilight sky, a steady and immovable presence in the changing light. The wind carries the chill of February, a reminder of the winter still lingering in the soil, yet there is a profound stillness in this vast expanse that invites my soul to pause. In this quiet moment, I lay down the noise of the world and the weariness of the week’s beginning, seeking the warmth of Your presence to settle over me like the coming night.

I confess that I often rely on my own limited understanding, trying to navigate the complexities of my life with a wisdom that is fragile and fleeting. Yet, I know You have not given me a spirit that mirrors the anxious striving of this age, but rather Your own Spirit, that I might truly recognize the grace You have so freely bestowed upon me. Where I feel small or inadequate, remind me that Your power is not limited by my weakness, but is often most visible within it. Help me to trust that even in this dormant season, when the ground seems hard and yieldless, You are secretly at work, preparing a harvest that my eyes cannot yet see but my heart must learn to believe in.

As the shadows lengthen across the plains and the stars begin to fill the wide New Mexico sky, grant me a confidence that is quiet, deep, and unshakeable. Let the seeds of faith buried within me take root, rooted in the knowledge that You bring growth and transformation even from the smallest beginnings. May I rest tonight knowing that I do not need to understand every step of the journey, only that I am led by Your wisdom and held securely by Your love. Renew my purpose for the days to come, that I may walk not in fear, but in the blessed assurance of the gifts You have placed within me.

Amen.

May the Spirit of God rest upon us all this night, quieting our minds and filling our rest with the assurance of a love that is freely given to every heart.

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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.

Evening Prayer for Sunday, February 15, 2026

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Sunday Evening Prayer

February 15, 2026

“For thus says the high and lofty one who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: I dwell in the high and holy place, and also with those who are contrite and humble in spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite.” — Isaiah 57:15

Holy One,

As the last light of this February Sunday fades from the high desert, I pause to watch the Florida Mountains to the east catch the final, fleeting glow of the setting sun. The air has turned crisp and cold, a sharp reminder of the winter still lingering over the valley, yet in this vast and quiet twilight, I feel a longing to draw nearer to You. I am struck by the silence of the scrubland and the immensity of the darkening sky, realizing how small I am in the midst of Your creation, and I come to You now not with grand gestures, but with a heart open to Your presence.

I confess that I often measure my worth by my own strength, forgetting that You, who dwell in eternity, have promised to reside with the humble and the contrite. My faith can feel as brittle as the dry grass, and I struggle to trust that You are working when I cannot see the results. In the gathering darkness, I ask You to revive my weary spirit and breathe life into the places within me that feel dormant. Let Your light break through the uncertainty of my human weakness, reminding me that You do not despise my fragility, but rather use it as the vessel for Your perfect power.

As the night fully settles over Deming and the stars emerge, I surrender my need for control and rest in the quiet confidence of Your grace. Just as the desert seeds wait patiently beneath the frost for the coming spring, help me to trust that You are bringing forth new growth from this small moment of prayer. Prepare me for the week ahead, not with the anxiety of striving, but with the peace of knowing You are already shaping the future, turning my small steps of trust into a path of renewal and hope.

Amen.

May the High and Lofty One who dwells in eternity abide with us all in our humility, turning the silence of this desert night into a reviving rest that prepares every heart for the dawn.

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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.

Evening Prayer for Saturday, February 14, 2026

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Saturday Evening Prayer

February 14, 2026

“Therefore, since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have obtained access to this grace in which we stand; and we boast in our hope of sharing the glory of God. And not only that, but we also boast in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not disappoint us, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us.” — Romans 5:1-5

Gracious Father,

As the last warmth of this Saturday fades from the high desert air, I turn my gaze toward the Florida Mountains rising in the east, their jagged peaks catching the final, soft hues of twilight before the night takes hold. On this evening set aside to celebrate love, I find myself seeking a peace that runs deeper than human affection, a stillness that mirrors the vast, quiet plains surrounding me. I stand here in the winter chill, conscious of my own smallness against this wide horizon, asking to be justified not by my own striving or strength, but by a simple, grounding faith in You. Let this silence not be empty, but filled with the assurance that I am at peace with You, held securely even as the shadows lengthen across the valley.

As the sky turns to a deep velvet and the first stars appear above the desert floor, I confess that my heart sometimes falters under the weight of uncertainty and the trials that seem to linger like a drought. I look at the dormant scrub brush and the dry earth, seeing in them a reflection of my own weakness and my impatience for growth. Yet, I ask for the grace to trust that even in these seasons of struggle, You are cultivating endurance and character within me, just as life persists here in the arid soil. Pour Your love into my heart through the Holy Spirit, reminding me that the pressures I face are not without purpose, but are the very means by which You are shaping a spirit capable of holding a stronger, more resilient hope.

I rest my head tonight with a quiet confidence that does not rely on visible abundance but on the promise of Your power working in the unseen places. On this day of affection, let me be anchored in the hope that does not disappoint, knowing that Your love has already bridged the gap between my frailty and Your glory. Just as I trust the sun will rise again over those eastern peaks to warm this land, I trust that You are bringing new life and transformation out of what feels small and unfinished in my soul. I commit my spirit into Your hands, ready to embrace the future with a renewed sense of purpose and a heart fully reliant on Your grace.

Amen.

May the hope that never disappoints and the love that knows no end guard the hearts of us all as we rest in peace this night.

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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.

Evening Prayer for Friday, February 13, 2026

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Friday Evening Prayer

February 13, 2026

“Accept whatever befalls you, and in times of humiliation be patient. For gold is tested in the fire, and those found acceptable, in the furnace of humiliation.” — Sirach 2:4-5

Heavenly Father,

As the sun dips low and the sharp chill of this February Friday settles over the Mimbres Valley, I pause to find Your stillness in the cooling air. To the east, the Florida Mountains hold the final, fading violet of the day, standing as silent sentinels against the deepening twilight. The high desert wind carries a bite, reminding me of the winter that still holds fast, yet in this quiet closing of the week, I bring my tired heart to You, seeking the warmth that only Your presence can provide.

I ask for the grace to accept the shifting seasons of my life with a steady spirit, trusting that You are at work even in the heat of my struggles. You know the hidden weights I have carried these past few days and the moments where my strength felt brittle; help me to remain patient when I feel humbled by my own limitations. Remind me that true faith is often forged not in moments of ease, but in the furnace of perseverance, and that You are gently refining me, burning away the dross to reveal something lasting and true.

Grant me the courage to rest tonight with a heart full of quiet confidence, believing that You are cultivating growth in the unseen places of my soul. Just as this arid land waits patiently for the spring rains to bring forth sudden life from the dust, help me to wait on Your timing without fear or reservation. May I wake tomorrow refreshed and ready to walk in trust, knowing that You hold my future secure and that Your love is the steady ground beneath my feet.

Amen.

May the God who brings life from the desert dust watch over us all this night, granting us rest from our struggles and a spirit refined by His unwavering love.

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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.

Evening Prayer for Thursday, February 12, 2026

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Thursday Evening Prayer

February 12, 2026

“Nevertheless, do not rejoice at this, that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.” — Luke 10:20

Lord,

As the sun sinks low behind me, casting a fading violet glow upon the jagged peaks of the Florida Mountains to the east, I pause in the stillness of this Thursday evening. The February air in the high desert has turned sharp and cold, settling over the creosote and the dust, bringing a quiet closure to the day’s labor. In this vast and open silence, where the horizon feels endless and the night comes on swiftly, I come before You acknowledging how small my efforts often seem and how quickly my own strength fades with the light.

Help me to shift my eyes from the temporary victories and struggles of this week to the eternal stability of Your love. I confess that I often look for reassurance in what I can control or the problems I have managed to solve, yet my heart longs for a deeper, more enduring anchor. Grant me the grace to find my joy not in the fleeting power I hold over my circumstances, but in the humble, awe-inspiring truth that I am known by You. Let my confidence rest not in my own limited ability to battle the darkness, but in the assurance that my life is held securely in Your keeping, written deeply and permanently in Your presence.

As the shadows finally merge into night, I surrender my need to see the immediate fruit of my work, trusting that You are bringing growth even now, in ways I cannot yet perceive. Just as the winter earth here waits in dormancy for the eventual blooms of spring, teach me to trust in the slow, unseen transformation You are working within my spirit. Watch over me through the darkness, and prepare my heart to rise tomorrow with a renewed sense of purpose, grounded in the peace of belonging wholly to You.

Amen.

May the peace of the One who knows us all by name settle upon every heart this night, granting us rest in the assurance that we are held in love.

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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.

Evening Prayer for Wednesday, February 11, 2026

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Wednesday Evening Prayer

February 11, 2026

“When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth; for he will not speak on his own, but will speak whatever he hears, and he will declare to you the things that are to come.” — John 16:13

Heavenly Father,

As the sharp chill of February settles over the high desert and the sun dips low behind me, I turn my gaze eastward to where the jagged silhouette of the Florida Mountains catches the last fleeting hues of violet and rose. In the quiet of this Wednesday evening, surrounded by the vast stillness of the valley, I feel a stirring within my soul—not a loud proclamation, but a hushed awakening that seeks You beyond the noise of the midweek rush. I acknowledge how small I stand amidst this expanse, realizing that my own understanding is as limited as the fading light, and I confess my need for a presence far greater than my own to navigate the shadows that are beginning to stretch across the land.

I ask that Your Spirit guide me through the uncertainties that cloud my mind, leading me gently into the truth that I cannot find through my own striving. Where my strength fails and my vision grows dim, I pray that You would break into my darkness with the steady assurance of Your power, which works perfectly within my weakness. Help me to listen closely to the wisdom that does not originate from the chaotic world around me, but comes directly from Your heart, declaring the things that are to come and illuminating the path one step at a time so that I may walk without fear of the unknown.

Grant me the quiet confidence to trust that You are bringing about growth and change, even now in the seeming dormancy of this winter season, bringing life from seeds of faith that appear small and insignificant. As I prepare to rest, I surrender my anxiety and the weight of this day, believing that You are cultivating a new purpose within me that will bloom in its proper time. Let me wake tomorrow with a renewed spirit, ready to embrace the day ahead not with dread, but with the hopeful expectation of the guidance You provide to those who wait upon You.

Amen.

May the Spirit of Truth guide us all into a peaceful rest, encompassing every heart in the assurance of a love that leads us safely through the night.

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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.

Evening Prayer for Tuesday, February 10, 2026

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Tuesday Evening Prayer

February 10, 2026

“On that day this song will be sung in the land of Judah: We have a strong city; he sets up victory like walls and bulwarks. Open the gates, so that the righteous nation that keeps faith may enter in. Those of steadfast mind you keep in peace—in peace because they trust in you. Trust in the LORD forever, for in the Lord GOD you have an everlasting rock.” — Isaiah 26:1-4

Lord God,

As the sun dips low across the high desert and the chill of a February Tuesday settles over Deming, I turn my gaze toward the east where the jagged silhouette of the Florida Mountains fades into the deepening purple of twilight. In this quiet transition from day to night, my soul seeks the stability only You can provide, a fortress far more enduring than these ancient peaks that watch over the valley. The winter winds that sweep across the plains often leave me feeling exposed and small, yet I long to find that perfect peace which comes not from the absence of the storm, but from a mind and heart completely fixed on You.

As the shadows lengthen and the vast sky turns to velvet, I confess that my own defenses are often too weak to hold back the anxieties that crowd the edges of my thoughts. I have tried to rely on my own strength, but tonight I acknowledge that true safety lies in trusting a power far greater than my own. Break down the walls I have built out of fear and help me to lean entirely on You; where I see only the barren ground of winter and the dormancy of the desert, help me to believe in the life You are cultivating beneath the surface, preparing growth in places I had assumed were empty.

Grant me the grace to rest tonight in the certainty that You are the everlasting Rock, immovable even when my circumstances feel shifting and uncertain. As the silence of the evening deepens, I surrender my need to see the full harvest immediately, choosing instead to cherish the small, quiet beginnings of change that You are working within me. May my confidence in Your faithfulness be renewed, so that I might rise tomorrow with a steady purpose, ready to walk through the open gates of a new day with trust and hope.

Amen.

May the Everlasting Rock hold us all in perfect peace this night, grounding our hearts in safety and guiding us gently toward the hope of a new dawn.

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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.

Evening Prayer for Monday, February 9, 2026

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Monday Evening Prayer

February 9, 2026

“You who live in the shelter of the Most High, who abide in the shadow of the Almighty, will say to the LORD, ‘My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.’” — Psalm 91:1–2

Lord God,

As the sharp, dry chill of this February Monday settles over the high desert, I come to find rest in the stillness of Your presence. To the east, the jagged peaks of the Florida Mountains are fading into the purple twilight, standing as silent sentinels against the deepening night, while the vast sky above Deming opens up to the first few stars. The noise and rush of the week’s beginning fall away, leaving a silence that feels both expansive and intimate. In this quiet winter awakening, I seek the shelter You promise, longing to abide in a shadow that is not one of darkness, but of protection—a fortress where my weary soul can finally exhale and remember that I do not have to carry the world on my own shoulders.

You know the fragility I carry, the doubts that crept in during the daylight hours, and the way my own strength so often feels insufficient for the demands of this life. Yet, I place my trust in a power that is far beyond my human weakness, believing that You are the refuge that holds firm even when my own resolve wavers. Just as the heat of the day has surrendered to the cold, I surrender my need for control, asking that Your light would break through the uncertainties clouding my heart. Remind me that I do not need to be mighty to be held by the Almighty, and that even in the obscurity of this winter season, Your grace is actively at work, moving in the unseen spaces to bring order out of chaos.

Grant me the quiet confidence to believe that You are bringing life from the smallest seeds of faith I offer to You tonight. As this arid land waits patiently for the eventual return of spring, help me to wait with expectation for Your renewal, trusting that no prayer is too small and no moment too ordinary for Your transforming touch. Watch over me through the hours of darkness, rooting me deeper in Your love, and prepare my spirit to rise with the sun, ready to walk boldly in the assurance that You are my God, my dwelling place, and my hope for the day ahead.

Amen.

May the shadow of the Almighty be a sanctuary for us all this night, granting deep rest and holding every heart secure beneath His wings until the new day breaks.

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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.

Evening Prayer for Sunday, February 8, 2026

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Sunday Evening Prayer

February 8, 2026

“For all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God. For you did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received a spirit of adoption. When we cry, ‘Abba! Father!’ it is that very Spirit bearing witness with our spirit that we are children of God” — Romans 8:14-16

Heavenly Father,

As the last light of this Sunday fades from the high desert, the air turns sharp and cold here in the valley. To the east, the jagged silhouette of the Florida Mountains stands distinct against the darkening violet sky, a vast and silent reminder of your enduring presence in this barren season. The stillness of February rests heavily on the mesquite and the hard earth, mirroring the quiet ache within my own soul. I come to you feeling small amidst this expanse, acknowledging that my own strength is often as brittle as the winter brush, and I long for a faith that runs deeper than the dry surface of my current understanding.

Yet, in this deepening twilight, I remember that I do not walk this path alone or in fear, but as one who has been claimed and held. I ask that your Spirit would speak clearly to my spirit tonight, quieting the anxious noise of the world and replacing it with the profound assurance that I am truly your child. When I am uncertain of the way forward, let your voice be the guide that cuts through the confusion, reminding me that I am not bound by a spirit of timidity, but liberated by your love. Where I see only my own limitations and the long, dark hours, help me to perceive your power at work, perfect and sufficient, weaving strength into the very fabric of my weakness.

As I prepare to rest, I place my trust in your ability to bring life out of the dormant and the small. Just as the desert seeds wait in the dark earth for the eventual rains, I believe that you are nurturing growth within me that I cannot yet see. Take the small mustard seed of my faith and expand it, turning my hesitation into a quiet, unshakeable confidence for the days ahead. I surrender my need for control and lean entirely into the promise that I belong to you, ready to face the morning with the hope of a calm and renewed spirit.

Amen.

May the Spirit of adoption embrace us all this night, affirming that we are beloved children of God and guiding us together into a peaceful rest.

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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.

Evening Prayer for Saturday, February 7, 2026

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Saturday Evening Prayer

February 7, 2026

“…but this one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the heavenly call of God in Christ Jesus.” — Philippians 3:13b-14

Lord,

As the high desert air turns crisp and the last light fades from the rugged peaks of the Florida Mountains to the east, I pause at the close of this week to find my rest in You. The February wind carries a stillness that settles over the valley, a quiet reminder of the dormant life waiting beneath the hard, dry earth. In this silence, I lay down the burdens of the past few days, releasing the stumbles and the weariness that cling to my spirit, and I turn my face toward the promise of Your presence which holds me fast even in the deepening chill of the night.

You know the longing within me to leave behind what is finished and to press on toward a deeper, more resilient faith. My own strength often feels small, like a scattered seed lost in the vastness of this twilight, yet I trust that Your power is active in my hesitation and weakness. Grant me the courage to step into the open, leaving the shadows of regret and uncertainty behind, believing that You are cultivating growth in the unseen places of my heart just as surely as You prepare the desert for its coming bloom.

As the stars begin to fill the vast New Mexico sky, I anchor my hope not in my own striving, but in the steady, upward call of Your love. Let this Friday evening be a threshold of renewal, where I surrender my need for control and embrace a quiet confidence in Your ability to bring new life from the smallest of beginnings. Keep my eyes fixed on the path ahead, so that I may rise with the morning sun, ready to walk with purpose and a heart fully surrendered to Your transforming grace.

Amen.

May the God of new beginnings hold us all in the quiet of this night, granting us peace for our rest and the shared courage to step forward into the light of a new day.

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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.

Evening Prayer for Friday, February 6, 2026

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Friday Evening Prayer

February 6, 2026

“I will exult and rejoice in your steadfast love, because you have seen my affliction; you have taken heed of my adversities.” — Psalm 31:7

Lord of all creation,

As the Friday sun sinks low and the chill of February settles over the Mimbres Valley, I pause to rest in Your presence. To the east, the rugged peaks of the Florida Mountains catch the last bruised purples of twilight, standing firm against the darkening sky. The week has been long, and like the high desert winter that strips the mesquite bare, I feel exposed and weary, acutely aware of my human frailty. Yet, in this silence, I find a strange comfort in knowing that You are as constant as the ground beneath my feet, waiting to meet me in the stillness.

You have seen the depths of my heart, noting every hidden anxiety and every quiet struggle that I often hide from the world. I rejoice that I do not have to carry these burdens alone, for Your steadfast love surrounds me even when the night feels coldest. Where I see only weakness and limitation, teach me to trust in Your limitless power to redeem and restore. Kindle a fire of deeper faith within me, that I might look upon my own adversities not as evidence of abandonment, but as the very places where Your mercy draws nearest to sustain me.

As the desert wind whispers against the window, I place my hope in Your ability to bring life from what seems dormant and small. Just as the dry earth waits for the spring rain, I wait on You with a quiet confidence, believing that You are already cultivating growth in the unseen places of my life. Guard my rest this night, and let me wake with a spirit refreshed and ready to serve, trusting that even the smallest act of obedience is held securely in Your gracious hands.

Amen.

May the God who knows every struggle and sustains all creation wrap us in steadfast love tonight, granting every heart a peaceful rest and the promise of new hope in the morning.

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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.

Evening Prayer for Thursday, February 5, 2026

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Thursday Evening Prayer

February 5, 2026

“I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds. I will be glad and exult in you; I will sing praise to your name, O Most High.” (Psalm 9:1–2)

Lord God,

As the last light fades from this Thursday evening and the sharp chill of February settles over the high desert, I come before You with a heart seeking stillness. I look out toward the east, where the jagged silhouette of the Florida Mountains stands firm against the darkening violet sky, reminding me of the endurance of Your creation amidst the shifting winds of my life. In this quiet moment, before the town of Deming sleeps, I offer You my whole heart, setting aside the distractions of the week to recount the subtle but wonderful deeds You have wrought this day, finding gratitude in the crisp air and the vast, open silence.

I confess that my own strength often feels as brittle as the dry winter grass, and I sometimes struggle to see Your hand at work when the shadows lengthen. Yet, I will be glad and exult in You, for I know that Your power is made perfect in my hesitation and weakness. Just as the stars are beginning to puncture the darkness above the valley, let Your light break through the uncertainties that cloud my mind. I rest in the knowledge that You are the Most High, capable of holding my worries and transforming my frailty into a testimony of Your sustaining grace.

As I prepare for rest, I place my hope in Your ability to bring profound growth from the smallest of beginnings. Like the dormant seeds hidden in this desert soil waiting for the spring rains, I trust that You are cultivating new life within me, even when the surface seems still and unchanged. Grant me the peace to sleep soundly and the grace to wake with a song of praise on my lips, ready to embrace the changes You are preparing and to walk confidently into the promise of a new morning.

Amen.

May the peace of the Creator rest upon us all, wrapping every heart in safety and guiding us gently through the night into the hope of a new dawn.

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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.

Evening Prayer for Wednesday, February 4, 2026

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Wednesday Evening Prayer

February 4, 2026

“Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.’” — John 14:6

Lord God,

As the last light of this February Wednesday fades, I turn my gaze toward the Florida Mountains standing stark against the eastern sky. The high desert air is crisp and cold tonight, settling over Deming with a silence that invites me to pause and listen. In this stillness, I feel the weight of the week and the smallness of my own understanding, yet I know that You are present in this vast landscape. I come to You with a longing to move beyond my own wandering and to find the steady ground that only You can provide, trusting that even in the dormancy of winter, You are preparing the earth and my heart for something new.

You are the true path when the world feels disoriented and dark, and I confess that I often rely on my own frail power rather than leaning into Your strength. My vision is limited, often obscured by the shadows of uncertainty and the fatigue of the day, but I ask You to be the light that pierces through my doubt. Where I feel weak and incapable of change, remind me that Your power is not restricted by my limitations. Help me to surrender my need to control the outcome and instead embrace the truth that You are working in ways I cannot see, guiding me through the complexities of life with a wisdom that far exceeds my own.

As I prepare to rest, I place my trust in Your ability to bring life from even the smallest seeds of faith I offer. Just as this desert waits patiently for the eventual return of spring, let me wait with quiet confidence on Your timing, believing that You are cultivating growth within me. Wash away the anxieties of today and replace them with a steadfast hope for the morning, knowing that because You are the life, no darkness is permanent and no path is too difficult when walked with You.

Amen.

May the One who is the Way, the Truth, and the Life wrap us all in peace tonight, guiding every heart through the darkness and into a dawn of shared hope.

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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.