Night prayer

In the coming hours of darkness
may there be light in our dreams.
In the stillness of sleep
may there be strength for our souls.
In the wakeful watches of night
may there be peace in our minds.
Light for new vision
strength to make sacrifice
peace for our world.
On the pathways of earth's journey this night
let there be peace.
- From Praying with the Earth: A Prayerbook for Peace

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Celtic evening prayer

God with me lying down,

God with me rising up,

God with me in each ray of light,

Nor I a ray of joy without him,

Nor one ray without him.

Christ with me sleeping,

Christ with me waking,

Christ with me watching,

Every day and night,

Each day and night.

God with me protecting,

The Lord with me directing,

The Spirit with me strengthening,

Forever and forevermore,

Ever and evermore, Amen.

- Celtic evening prayer

Photo - by me....

An evening prayer

"Lord, You have always given bread for the coming day; and though I am poor, tonight I believe.
Lord, You have always given strength for the coming day; and though I am weak, tonight I believe.
Lord, You have always given peace for the coming day; and though of anxious heart, tonight I believe.
Lord, You have always kept me safe in trials; and now, tried as I am, tonight I believe.
Lord, You have always marked the road for the coming day; and though it may be hidden, tonight I believe.
Lord, You have always lightened this darkness of mine; and though the night is here, tonight I believe.
Lord, You have always spoken when time was ripe; and though you be silent now, tonight I believe."
- A Celtic evening prayers

 

 

Picture source - self - Scottish sunset...