Morning Prayer: 02 Jun – Proverbs 2:2-3 ~ cry out to Jesus

Peanut Gallery: During the month of June we are reading through the Book of Proverbs, one chapter per day. “Growing in Character” is the theme; each day we will look for practical advice on living a wise and godly life in this present age.

I recommend that you begin by reading through the entire chapter for the day yourself (a link will be included, see below.) There is something for everyone in the Book of Proverbs. I will focus on what speaks to me in the chapter and follow that theme for the day. But the verse that speaks to me, on any particular day, may be different from the wisdom God has for you… and you don’t want to miss out.

Growing in Character: Proverbs 2

+ In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Opening sentence and prayer

One thing I have asked of the Lord, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life; to behold the beauty of the Lord and to seek Him in His temple.
_____

Open my eyes, Lord, to see the wonderful truths in your instructions.
Psalm 119:18 (NLT)
__________

A reading from Proverbs: Proverbs 2:2-3 (NLT)

Tune your ears to wisdom, and concentrate on understanding. Cry out for insight, and ask for understanding.
__________

A reading from the Letters: James 1:5 (NLT)

If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking.
__________

A reading from the Gospels: John 14:26 (NLT)

When the Father sends the Advocate as my representative — that is, the Holy Spirit — he will teach you everything and will remind you of everything I have told you.
__________

Reflection: The Benefits of Wisdom (Proverbs 2)

+ God will give you His Spirit. (wisdom will enter your heart)
+ God will give you sound advice. (a treasure of common sense)
+ God will give you sound judgement. (what is right, just, and fair)
+ God will guide your choices. (wise choices will watch over you)
+ God will guard your safety. (understanding will keep you safe)
+ God will give you joy. (knowledge will fill you with joy)
+ God will guard you from evil, immoral people. (those whose words are twisted; seductive, promiscuous people)
__________

__________

Canticle

Christ, as a light illumine and guide me. Christ, as a shield overshadow me. Christ under me; Christ over me; Christ beside me on my left and my right.

This day be within and without me, lowly and meek, yet all-powerful. Be in the heart of each to whom I speak; in the mouth of each who speaks unto me. This day be within and without me, lowly and meek, yet all-powerful.

Christ as a light; Christ as a shield; Christ beside me on my left and my right.

Blessing

May the peace of the Lord Christ go with you, wherever He may send you. May He guide you through the wilderness, protect you through the storm. May He bring you home rejoicing at the wonders He has shown you. May He bring you home rejoicing once again into our doors.

+ In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen