Night Prayer 

Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.

Inspiration 

Jesus desires to be in communion with us, not just individually but collectively as his church. Yet, sometimes we get so caught up in our own plans, agendas, and desires that we shut him out. When this happens, do we realize that he’s outside? Do we hear him knocking? Let’s let him back in, so that he may be present with us in all that we do.

Prayer 

Lord, forgive me for shutting You out. I’ve tried to keep parts of my life out of Your reach. Even as Your church, we’ve sometimes failed to include You in all that we do. Thank You for Your persistent knocking. Give us ears to hear Your knock when we shut You out, so that we may open the door for You and experience Your companionship once again. In Jesus’ name, amen.