He Has Not Forgotten You | A Gentle Night Prayer for Seniors to Rest in God's Hands

If the nights feel longer than they used to, and some evenings you wonder whether anyone remembers you, this prayer is for you. "Behold, I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands; thy walls are continually before me." (Isaiah 49:16) A gentle night prayer for the later years of life. For the next 29 minutes a calm voice prays slowly, with plenty of quiet in between, and every verse is shown in large print so you can read along. You don't need to keep up, and you don't need to stay awake until the end. The pages of tonight's prayer · Graven on His Hands: your memory may slip, but His never does (Isaiah 49:15-16) · Even to Your Old Age: "even to hoar hairs will I carry you" (Isaiah 46:4) · When the Body Grows Weary: "God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever" (Psalm 73:26) · The Ones We Miss: "In my Father's house are many mansions" (John 14:2) · Children's Children: your prayers for your family still bear fruit (Psalm 103:17, Psalm 92:14) · Safe Through the Night: "underneath are the everlasting arms" (Deuteronomy 33:27) · Into Thy Hand: the Church's oldest bedtime prayer, prayed together (Psalm 31:5, 15) One line to keep for tonight If you wake in the small hours, don't reach for your worries. Just say, slowly: "My times are in Thy hand." Then let Him carry the rest of the night. If you are unwell tonight, please don't keep it to yourself. Tell your doctor, or call someone near you, and let them help. Chapters 0:00 Come and Rest 1:32 Graven on His Hands 4:18 Even to Your Old Age 7:32 When the Body Grows Weary 11:28 The Ones We Miss 15:03 Children's Children 18:26 Safe Through the Night 20:54 Into Thy Hand 23:32 A Prayer for You 26:25 If You Wake in the Night 27:57 Blessing Scripture on screen (King James Version): Isaiah 49:15, Isaiah 49:16, Isaiah 46:4, Psalm 37:25, Psalm 71:9, Psalm 73:26, 2 Corinthians 4:16, John 14:2, 1 Thessalonians 4:13, Revelation 21:4, Psalm 103:17, Psalm 92:14, Psalm 71:18, Psalm 121:3, Isaiah 41:10, Deuteronomy 33:27, Psalm 31:5, Psalm 31:14-15, Psalm 3:5, Jude 24 The music is soft and slow, with no sudden sounds, so it is safe to leave playing as you fall asleep. Is there someone you love that you'd like us to pray for? A husband or a wife, a child, a grandchild, an old friend? Write their name in the comments, and we'll pray for them too. If you'd like someone to pray with at the close of each day, subscribe to Sacred Light Sanctuary. There will always be a place for you in our prayer circle. You are not forgotten. You are held. Rest now, in His hands. #NightPrayer #PrayerForSeniors #BedtimePrayer