Your Nightly Prayer 🙏🏾 Psalm 65:5

Defend the poor and fatherless do justice to the afflicted and needy. Psalm 82:3

DEVOTION
Based on Psalm 82
Focusing on the brokenness in our world can overwhelm our spirits and make our hearts heavy with anger and sadness. In these moments, it's vital to remember that God is sovereign over all the nations and their leaders. Our most important role is to pray for justice and restoration and to love those who have been victimized, leaving the final consequences in His hands.

Tonight, let us receive strength from God's Word to stand up for what is right in His eyes and find rest for our souls as we submit to Him and His ways.
A.C.T.S. REFLECTION
ADORATION: Meditate on the mercy and justice of the Lord and what it means for your life tonight. Picture Him as a righteous judge who perfectly rules over the earth with fairness and equity. He sees every injustice and casts judgment in His righteousness and in His truth. One day there will be accountability for all who defended the unjust and showed partiality to the wicked. Find comfort in the hope of God's redemption of His world and restoration of His justice.

CONFESSION: Think of a time when you committed a wrong and received grace from God instead of consequences you thought would occur. Determine to remember this the next time you are tempted to carry out justice on your own.

THANKSGIVING: Praise God for His mercy and justice, rejoicing in His sovereignty. Thank Him for the times when He has made things right in your life and in our world.

SUPPLICATION: Lord, I see injustice all around me, and l want to help in ways that honor You. Give me wisdom and discernment when making judgment calls in my mind. Help me to remember Your grace in my life and that, in the end, You are the One to act justly over all of humanity. Please unburden my heart now and give me rest tonight, knowing the world is in Your hands. Fill me with Your peace as I turn to You. In Jesus' Name, I pray. Amen.

PRAYER
“By awesome deeds of righteousness, you answer us, God of our salvation. You who are the hope of all the ends of the earth, of those who are far away on the sea.”
PSALM 65:5
Dear Lord, as I lay down to rest, I am grateful for the goodness and grace surrounding me. In this peaceful moment, I lift my voice to You, O God of our salvation, with all the gratitude and gladness of a heart that knows Your love. By marvelous deeds, You answer me with righteousness, and in the stillness of this night, I am filled with wonder at the majesty of Your creation. The stars that twinkle above me cast a glow of peace and tranquility, and the soft rustling of the leaves reminds me that I am never truly alone. Even as I close my eyes, I feel Your spirit comforting and keeping me safe. At this moment, I know that I am loved and cherished and that nothing can ever separate me from Your embrace. As I drift off to sleep, I give thanks for the beauty surrounding me and the landscape that speaks of Your glory and power. Keep me safe and secure in Your perfect love. In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen.