About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God...Psalm 119:62 (ESV) says,
At midnight I rise to praise you,Relatedly, Catholic clergy pray the Liturgy of the Hours, which involves prayers at midnight (Matins) and 3:00am (Lauds).
because of your righteous rules.
Thus, there exists a long tradition of praying in the middle of the night. Several nights ago, I awoke at around 1:00am, went into another room, and spent several minutes praying. It was a fascinating experience! Whether it was the darkness, the quietness, or the newness, I don't know. But it was definitely enriching. I have tried to follow a similar pattern the past several nights.
If you're looking for a change in your prayer routine, try waking between the hours of 12:00am and 3:00am, getting out of bed, and spending a few minutes in prayer.
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