Loving Father, As the day draws to a close, we come before You with grateful hearts, reflecting on Your goodness and grace. Thank You for the opportunities and challenges we encountered today, for the moments of joy and the lessons learned. We lift our voices in praise for Your faithfulness that has sustained us throughoutContinue reading “Before I Sleep…”
Category Archives: Benediction
Before I Rest…
Here are two verses that support and expand the meaning of Memorial Day: This verse highlights the extraordinary nature of God’s love for humanity. It emphasizes that Christ’s sacrifice was made not when we were deserving or righteous, but while we were still sinners. It underscores the depth of God’s love and the selflessness ofContinue reading “Before I Rest…”
Before I Sleep…
Heavenly Father, As we prepare to rest and find solace in the stillness of the night, we come before You with hearts full of gratitude and reverence. We acknowledge what You are doing, as explained in Hebrews 9:24, and the profound significance of Christ’s entry into the heavenly sanctuary on our behalf. Lord, we recognizeContinue reading “Before I Sleep…”
Before I Sleep…
To build one another up while we await Christ’s return, we can engage in various actions and attitudes that foster encouragement, support, and spiritual growth within the community of believers. Here are a few ways to accomplish this: Vesper Prayer: Heavenly Father, As the day draws to a close, we come before You seeking peaceContinue reading “Before I Sleep…”
Before I Sleep…
Two things you can do tomorrow to strengthen your walk in the Spirit and resist the realm of the flesh are: Evening Prayer: Gracious God, As this day comes to a close, I come before You seeking guidance and strength to walk in the Spirit and resist the realm of the flesh. Thank You forContinue reading “Before I Sleep…”
Before I Sleep…
Gentle evening falls upon us, O Lord, As we gather in the stillness, hearts restored. In this sacred hour, we seek Your face, To dwell in Your presence, receiving Your grace. As the sun sets and the day draws to a close, We come before You, seeking peace that overflows. In the twilight’s hush, weContinue reading “Before I Sleep…”
Before I Sleep…
In times of darkness and uncertainty, those who fear the Lord and obey His voice can find hope and security by trusting in His name and relying on Him. God’s unwavering presence and faithfulness provide a firm foundation for our lives, enabling us to navigate through challenging circumstances with confidence and peace. Benediction: May theContinue reading “Before I Sleep…”
Before I Sleep…
May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be upon you, empowering you to go forth into all the world with the message of His gospel. May His love compel you to reach out to every creature, embracing the diversity of humanity and sharing the good news of salvation. May you be filled with boldnessContinue reading “Before I Sleep…”
Before I Sleep…
“2 Corinthians 4:8-12” in the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) translation: “We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be made visibleContinue reading “Before I Sleep…”
Benediction
May the name of Jesus, the rejected stone who became the cornerstone, be upon you as a blessing and a seal of God’s favor. May you find assurance and confidence in the exclusive and universal salvation found in His name. As you go forth from this place, may the Holy Spirit guide your steps andContinue reading “Benediction”