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Evening Prayer in Psalm 46

The full text of this evening prayer post, with original photos, can be found at crumbsfromhistable.substack.com. Call to Worship: “Blessed is the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavens in Christ. For he chose us in him, before the foundation of the world, to be holy and blameless in love before him. He predestined us to be adopted as sons through Jesus Christ for himself, according to the good pleasure of his will, to the praise of his glorious grace that he lavished on us in the Beloved One. ” Ephesians 1:3-6 CSB Let us confess our sins to Almighty God: “Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against You this day, in thought, word, and deed; by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved You with our whole hearts; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of Your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us, that we may delight in Your will, and walk in Your ways, to the glory of Your Name. Grant to Your people pardon and peace, that in Your great mercy, we may be forgiven all our sins, and serve You with a quiet and contrite heart. In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, amen.” (Book of Common Prayer) This is what the Word of God says: “If we say we do not bear the guilt of sin, we are deceiving ourselves and the truth is not in us. But if we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous, forgiving us our sins and cleansing us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John 1:8-9 NET Now let us ask the Lord to help us in the reading of a chapter His Word: “Almighty God, I earnestly ask you for such deeper fellowship of the Holy Spirit, who speaks in the blessed Scriptures, that when I open them, I may perceive his mind in what I read, and immediately hear in them his voice to myself. I ask you for a quicker understanding in spiritual things, for more desire to understand, a fuller perception of your promise in the church, that I may become teachable, and may love that by which you will teach me. Amen.”  Henry Wotherspoon Let us listen together to this portion from God’s Word: Psalm 46 To the choirmaster. Of the Sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A Song. [1] God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. [2] Therefore we will not fear though the earth give way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, [3] though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling. Selah [4] There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy habitation of the Most High. [5] God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved; God will help her when morning dawns. [6] The nations rage, the kingdoms totter; he utters his voice, the earth melts. [7] The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah [8] Come, behold the works of the LORD, how he has brought desolations on the earth. [9] He makes wars cease to the end of the earth; he breaks the bow and shatters the spear; he burns the chariots with fire. [10] “Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!” [11] The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Continuing in our prayers for the day: “O Lord, who is as the shadow of a great rock in a weary land, who beholds your weak creatures, weary of labor, weary of pleasure, weary of hope deferred, weary of self, in your abundant compassion and unutterable tenderness, bring us, we ask you, unto your rest.” Christina Rossetti Intercession “Watch thou, dear Lord, with those who wake and watch or weep tonight, and give thine angels charge over those who sleep. Tend thy sick ones, O Lord Christ; rest thy weary ones; bless thy dying ones; soothe thy suffering ones; shield thy joyous ones; and all for thy Love’s sake.” ST. AUGUSTINE Examen: Here, as we nestle into the presence of the Lord, let us reflect on our day. When were we most aware of the blessing and love of God? When were we least aware of the blessing, love, and presence of God? Lord, we offer the times of consolation and desolation alike to You. Thank You that you are with us, actively blessing, loving, and watching over us, when we feel it most and when we feel farthest away. Help us to abide in awareness and trust in Your love. Amen. Let us also pray specifically for government leaders: O Most High God, King of kings and Lord of lords, Who rules the kingdom of humanity and gives it to whom You will: All Your works are right and Your ways just; The hearts of the greatest in power and wealth are like streams of water You turn where You wish; In Your great mercy and steadfast love, Guide and direct our governing authorities So that we may lead...