"I thank You, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, Your dear Son,
that You have graciously kept me this day; and I pray that You would
forgive me all my sins where I have done wrong, and graciously keep me
this night. For into Your hands I commend myself, my body and soul, and
all things. Let Your holy angel be with me, that the evil foe may have
no power over me. Amen"
Each day is a gift. Luther's evening prayer is a reminder of this. God has kept and protected us another day. Where we have sinned, we ask for forgiveness, by God's grace. When night falls, we give everything into God's care, "my body and soul, and all things." Luther then adds, "Then you are to go to sleep quickly and cheerfully." If only that were so easy. The troubles of this world often keep us up- or wake us up- during the night. But, like the morning blessing, this prayer reminds us that God is present and watching over us. God can handle the problems we face. Knowing that, we rest, to awaken to a new day to all that God has planned for us.
"In you loving arms, O God, grant all your children rest and safety. Amen"
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