Wednesday Evening Prayer

My soul waits for the Lord 
more than those who watch for the morning,
more than those who watch for the morning.
(Psalm 130:6, NRSV)
 
As the day closes, I centre again on the Presence of the Three
I worship you God,
the keeper of my soul.
I embrace you Jesus,
my constant companion.
I inhale you Spirit,
promise of the world to come.
 
Steadfast God
Be our rock this night
Faithful Christ
Be our rest this night
Watchful Spirit
Be our guard this night                (Repeat)
 
Pause in silence
 
As I listen to your word
may I hear your gentle whisper.
 
Readings from the Lectionary
 
May your word be in my sleeping,
my dreaming and my waking this night,
that it may watch over and replenish my soul.
 
Time for reflection
 
God, of your goodness give me yourself
for you are sufficient for me.
I cannot properly ask anything less, to be worthy of you.
If I were to ask less I should always be in want.
In you alone do I have all.
(Prayer of Julian of Norwich)
 
Pause in silence
 
Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins
as we forgive those who sin against us.
Save us from the time of trial
and deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours
now and forever.  Amen.
 
Silence or Prayer for others
 
Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion?
Come to me. Get away with me and you'll recover your life. I'll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me – watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won't lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you'll learn to live freely and lightly.
(Matthew 11:28-30, The Message)
 
Alone with none but you, my God,
I journey on my way.
What need I fear
when you are near,
O king of night and day?
More safe am I within your hand
Than if a host did round me stand.  Amen.
(Prayer of Columba of Iona)