Afternoon Prayers

Silence and Centering (2-5 minutes)

            “Be still, and know that I am God.” (Psalm 46.10)

Opening Prayer

Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. For a thousand years in your sight are like a day that has just gone by or like a watch in the night…May the favor of the Lord our God rest upon us; establish the work of our hands, O Lord, establish the work of our hands.” (see Psalm 90.14-17)

Psalm, Old Testament, or Epistle Reading - Click here for daily scripture readings (Common Lectionary)

Prayers for self and others

Conclude with Silence (2-5 minutes)