God grant us a quiet night and a perfect end.
Amen.
What is something you might need to say ‘sorry’ to God for today?
*pause for response*
Jesus, thank you that you came to love and forgive sinners like us,
thank you that you are praying for us right now
while you sit next to God the Father.
Lord Jesus, have mercy on us.
Our help is in the name of the Lord,
who made heaven and earth.
Glory to God; Father, Son and Holy Spirit:
from the beginning, to now, and for ever.
Praise the Lord!
*a song may be sung here*
*a psalm may be read here*
Into your hands, Lord, I commend my spirit.
Into your hands, Lord, I commend my spirit.
Glory to God; Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Into your hands, Lord, I commend my spirit.
Save us while we are awake;
protect us while we are asleep;
that we may keep watch with Christ
and rest with him in peace.
Now let your child/ren [name/s] sleep in peace;
we know that you are faithful.
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 glory are yours,
now and for ever. Amen.
*to end this prayer time, choose one or more of the following prayers*
In your mercy, God,
remove the darkness of this night.
Let this, your house, sleep so peacefully,
that we wake up in the morning
with joy in your name.
Through Christ our Lord, Amen.
Shine light into our darkness, Jesus,
and in your great mercy, protect us from
all the dangers of the night;
through the love of Jesus our Saviour. Amen.
Lord, be a frequent guest of this house;
keep the lies of Satan far from us.
May your angels watch over us as we sleep,
and give us your peace.
May your blessing be always upon us,
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Like people who work nightshift look for the morning,
so we excitedly wait for you, O God.
Come with the sun as it rises,
and greet us as we wake up for breakfast.
for you are our God for ever and ever. Amen.
Come Holy Spirit,
and make our home your home.
Chase away the darkness with your light,
and all the troubles with your peace.
Make everything good again
by the love of Father, Son, and Spirit. Amen.
We give you thanks, God,
for the gift of Jesus.
As we close this day with thinking about you,
help us to know your presence in our hearts.
Through Jesus our Saviour. Amen.
May God who is strong and kind bless us and keep us. Amen.