Mornings and evenings are the perfect time to start and end your day with prayer. Martin Luther, one of the leading figures of the Protestant Reformation, has left us with some beautiful prayers to help us connect with God at these precious moments. Here are some stunning posters and printables of Luther’s morning and evening prayers to help you usher in and bid farewell to your days in style.
Luther’s Evening Prayer by Martin Luther
Oh God, I thank you that the day has reached its end and hope that you will forgive my sins and grant me a peaceful night’s sleep. Let me rise up again in the morning with thanks to you and an invigorated spirit for the day ahead.
Morning Prayer by Martin Luther
God, you love me and have granted me a good night’s rest. I thank you for protecting me through the night and for the new day that I might serve you. Use me for your glory and let me always remember your love, especially as I face the challenges of the day ahead.
Luther’s Evening Prayer
As the day ends, let me remember your love that has seen me through. Grant me restful sleep, take away my fear, and give me peace that passes understanding. Thank you, Lord, for your abiding presence in my life.
Evening Prayer Printable
Dear Father, grant me peaceful sleep this night. May your holy angels guard me and keep me safe from harm. As I lay down to rest, let me surrender myself to your loving care and trust in your unfailing grace.
Luther’s Evening Prayer Printable
At the close of day, let me remember your love that sustains me and the sacrifice of your Son that redeems me. May the indwelling of your Spirit keep me at peace and your word guide me in all my ways. I offer myself to you afresh and trust in your unchanging goodness.
Martin Luther’s Evening Prayer
My God, have mercy on me, and hear my prayer. Keep me from all evil and hindrance, and let your grace and love alone go with me. I commend my soul, body, and spirit to your keeping. You alone are my refuge and strength.
Martin Luther’s Prayers
Gracious Father, you have been my help and hope through all the days of my life. As night draws near, keep me from anxiety and fear, and let me rest in the assurance of your love and care. May I always trust in your wisdom and strength that has never failed me.
Martin Luther’s Evening Prayer
Before I bid the day goodbye, let me thank you for your goodness and mercy that have followed me all my life. I am grateful for your protection and guidance, and I entrust my heart and soul to you afresh. May your peace and joy fill me as I sleep, and may I wake up to another day to serve you.
Prayer for Sweet Sleep
Heavenly Father, I come to you in this quiet hour to ask for your blessing of sleep. I know that you give to those you love even as they sleep. So, I ask that you give me sweet and peaceful sleep that I might wake up afresh to serve you. I commit myself to your loving care and trust in your wisdom and grace.
Morning Prayer for Strength and Guidance
Dear Lord, I come to you in the morning with a heart full of gratitude and praise. Thank you for the night’s rest and for the gift of a new day. I know that I can do nothing without you, so I ask that you guide me and strengthen me with your spirit. May your wisdom and grace guide my path today and may I bring glory to your name. Amen.
In conclusion, these prayers by Martin Luther are more than just beautiful words to be recited. They remind us of our dependence on God and of his unchanging love for us. May they inspire you to start and end your days in communion with God and may you find peace, joy, and strength in his presence.
