Family Evening Prayer

This simple interfaith prayer is designed to provide a foundation of faith, love and kindness in your family. It begins by acknowledging God's goodness and integrates moments of gratitude throughout. It gives space to voice any needs and requests you may have. It ends with trust in God's goodness, provision, and love.

Integrate it as part of your nightly bedtime routine, and stand amazed at how God will transform your family.

May this prayer ground you and guide you, dear family.

Blessings & Love,
Steph

Music by Darren Lucas and image by Jill Wellington from Pixabay.

Transcript

Welcome dear family.

Let's begin.

Family evening prayer.

God you are mighty and wonderful.

You made us,

Sustain us,

And lead us each day.

Thank you for providing your guidance this day.

Thank you for providing everything we needed.

We have so many blessings and are grateful for life.

There are others in this world who are in need.

Look after them like the birds in the trees.

Be their shelter,

Safety,

Their food,

And energy.

God be the roots that connect us to others,

Making us sensitive to their needs,

And how we may partner with you in providing for them.

May we be your hands and your feet,

Doing good in this world.

And we pray for specific people that come to mind now.

We trust you with these people that are dear to us.

You will care for them,

Heal them,

And give them just what they need.

Loving God,

We ask you for forgiveness now.

There are times that we have not chosen kindness.

We have not always loved well.

We are sorry Lord.

You made us to be loving,

Kind people.

Help us to step into our true nature of love.

Kindness lights a little fire in the hearts of others.

It sets them aglow with love.

We are made to love and to spread that light of love.

There will be times when we're at our limit and may need a break.

Help us to be more aware of our needs and meet them so that we can in turn be everything you need us to be for the sake of this world.

Amen.