
God of weakness and of strength, you know our needs better than we do. Let us trust ourselves to your care, glad to know that the problems and possibilities of life rest on your shoulders, not ours.
Remind me this night that when we feel powerless we are not helpless, thanks to the promise of your unseen presence. Let us praise you, not only when we are filled with joy and confidence, but when we are not – knowing that even then we are not alone, and you go with us. In love you created us, O God, and in love we are forever held. Let this assurance sustain us and draw us closer to you. Grant us rest this night that if we wake to a new day, we will be strengthened to do your will and walk in your ways. In the name of Jesus. Amen.