Praying the Psalms: Fri, 26 Oct – Psalm 102 ~ hope in despair

Praying the Psalms

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

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.

Praise to You, Lord Jesus Christ, King of endless glory.
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Morning Reading: Psalm 102 (NLT) – A prayer of one overwhelmed with trouble, pouring out problems before the Lord.

Lord, hear my prayer! Listen to my plea! Don’t turn away from me in my time of distress. Bend down to listen, and answer me quickly when I call to you.

For my days disappear like smoke, and my bones burn like red-hot coals.
My heart is sick, withered like grass, and I have lost my appetite.
Because of my groaning, I am reduced to skin and bones.
I am like an owl in the desert, like a little owl in a far-off wilderness.
I lie awake, lonely as a solitary bird on the roof.
My enemies taunt me day after day. They mock and curse me.
I eat ashes for food.
My tears run down into my drink because of your anger and wrath.
For you have picked me up and thrown me out.
My life passes as swiftly as the evening shadows.
I am withering away like grass.

But you, O Lord, will sit on your throne forever. Your fame will endure to every generation. You will arise and have mercy on Jerusalem—and now is the time to pity her, now is the time you promised to help. For your people love every stone in her walls and cherish even the dust in her streets. Then the nations will tremble before the Lord. The kings of the earth will tremble before his glory.

For the Lord will rebuild Jerusalem. He will appear in his glory.
He will listen to the prayers of the destitute. He will not reject their pleas.

Let this be recorded for future generations, so that a people not yet born will praise the Lord. Tell them the Lord looked down from his heavenly sanctuary. He looked down to earth from heaven

to hear the groans of the prisoners,
to release those condemned to die.

And so the Lord’s fame will be celebrated in Zion, his praises in Jerusalem, when multitudes gather together and kingdoms come to worship the Lord.

He broke my strength in midlife, cutting short my days. But I cried to him,

“O my God, who lives forever, don’t take my life while I am so young! Long ago you laid the foundation of the earth and made the heavens with your hands. They will perish, but you remain forever; they will wear out like old clothing. You will change them like a garment and discard them. But you are always the same; you will live forever. The children of your people will live in security. Their children’s children will thrive in your presence.”

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Morning Prayer

O Lord our God: Here the cries of your people living in despair; answer them with mercy and grace –

+ for they are near death; their lives are slipping away…
+ for they are filled with sorrow; they are weak and helpless…
+ for they are wasting away; reduced to skin and bones…
+ for they are isolated; alone and friendless…
+ for they are miserable; cursed by their enemies…
+ for they are distraught; your anger torments them…

O Lord our God: Here the cries of your people living in despair; answer them with mercy and grace –

+ for you are eternal; you rule and reign forever…
+ for you are unchanging: your loving-kindness lasts forever…
+ for you are present; your redemption is near…
+ for you are good; your restoration brings blessing…
+ for you are kind; your deliverance brings joyful praise…

O Lord our God: Here the cries of your people living in despair; answer them with mercy and grace. For you are able, through your mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think. Glory to you, Lord God, in the church and in Christ Jesus through all generations forever and ever! Amen.
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“Psalm 102” (To this my prayer O listen Lord) – Jason Coghill

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Blessing – (Northumbrian Community)

May the peace of the Lord Christ go with you, wherever He may send you. May He guide you through the wilderness, and 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.
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+ In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Praying the Psalms: Thu, 25 Oct – Psalm 101 ~ a pledge of integrity

Praying the Psalms

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

Opening – (Northumbria Community)

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.

Praise to You, Lord Jesus Christ, King of endless glory.
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Morning Reading: Psalm 101 (NLT) (A psalm of David.)

I will sing of your love and justice, Lord. I will praise you with songs. I will be careful to live a blameless life—when will you come to help me?

I will lead a life of integrity in my own home.
I will refuse to look at anything vile and vulgar.
I hate all who deal crookedly; I will have nothing to do with them.
I will reject perverse ideas and stay away from every evil.
I will not tolerate people who slander their neighbors.
I will not endure conceit and pride.

I will search for faithful people to be my companions. Only those who are above reproach will be allowed to serve me. I will not allow deceivers to serve in my house, and liars will not stay in my presence. My daily task will be to ferret out the wicked and free the city of the Lord from their grip.
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Morning Prayer

O Lord our God: You rule with loving-kindness and justice; help me live a godly life –

+ that I might do what’s right, honest and fair…
+ that I might avoid liars, deceivers, and evil-doers…
+ that I might live with integrity and humility…

O Lord our God: You rule with loving-kindness and justice; help me find godly companions –

+ that my home might reflect your presence…
+ that my friendships might reflect your presence…
+ that my workplace might reflect your presence…

O Lord our God: You rule with loving-kindness and justice; help me follow your Son, Jesus Christ, through the power of your Spirit at work within me, all to your glory. Amen.
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“Psalm 101” (When Will You Come, O Lord?) – Chuck Marohnic / Anthony Payton

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Blessing – (Northumbrian Community)

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

Praying the Psalms: Wed, 24 Oct – Psalm 100 ~ You know the Lord is God!

Praying the Psalms

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

Opening – (Northumbria Community)

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.

Praise to You, Lord Jesus Christ, King of endless glory.
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Morning Reading: Psalm 100 (NLT)

Shout with joy to the Lord, all the earth! Worship the Lord with gladness. Come before him, singing with joy.

Acknowledge that the Lord is God! He made us, and we are his. We are his people, the sheep of his pasture.

Enter his gates with thanksgiving; go into his courts with praise. Give thanks to him and praise his name. For the Lord is good. His unfailing love continues forever, and his faithfulness continues to each generation.
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Morning Prayer

O Lord our God: Our hearts are filled with thankful praise –

+ fill us with gladness and gratefulness…
+ free us to express our joy openly and loudly…
+ join us together in spirit with kindred joy-filled worshipers…

O Lord our God: Our hearts are filled with thankful praise –

+ for you are God Almighty, all-powerful and mighty to save
+ for you are our Creator, responsible for our very being…
+ for you are our Shepherd, leading us with loving-kindness…
+ for you are Good, eternally merciful and true…

O Lord our God: Our hearts are filled with thankful praise –

+ keep us mindful of all the good in our lives…
+ keep us mindful of the brevity of our lives…
+ keep us mindful of our pilgrim status in this world…
+ keep us mindful of our eternal home that awaits us…

O Lord our God: Our hearts are filled with thankful praise. Make us Christward blessings to others, that all may proclaim “You are God!” through Jesus Christ your Son, who lives with you in unity with the Holy Spirit, God for ever and ever. Amen.
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“Psalm 100” (Enter In) – People & Songs

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Blessing – (Northumbrian Community)

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

Praying the Psalms: Tue, 23 Oct – Psalm 99 ~ Our God is Holy!

Praying the Psalms

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

Opening – (Northumbria Community)

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.

Praise to You, Lord Jesus Christ, King of endless glory.
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Morning Reading: Psalm 99 (NLT)

The Lord is king! Let the nations tremble! He sits on his throne between the cherubim. Let the whole earth quake! The Lord sits in majesty in Jerusalem, exalted above all the nations. Let them praise your great and awesome name. Your name is holy! Mighty King, lover of justice, you have established fairness. You have acted with justice and righteousness throughout Israel. Exalt the Lord our God! Bow low before his feet, for he is holy!

Moses and Aaron were among his priests; Samuel also called on his name. They cried to the Lord for help, and he answered them. He spoke to Israel from the pillar of cloud, and they followed the laws and decrees he gave them. O Lord our God, you answered them. You were a forgiving God to them, but you punished them when they went wrong.

Exalt the Lord our God, and worship at his holy mountain in Jerusalem, for the Lord our God is holy!
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Morning Prayer

O Lord our God: you are holy; we praise your great and awesome Name –

+ for you exercise your power for our good…
+ for you rule with justice and righteousness…
+ for you respond graciously to all who seek you…
+ for you guide and direct all who listen to you…
+ for you grant mercy to all who repent and return to you…
+ for you punish wrong-doers and perpetrators of evil…

O Lord our God: you are holy; cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name: through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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“Psalm 99” (Holy Is He) – Jason Silver

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Blessing – (Northumbrian Community)

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

Praying the Psalms: Mon, 22 Oct – Psalm 98 ~ Sing and shout to the Lord!

Praying the Psalms

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

Opening – (Northumbria Community)

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.

Praise to You, Lord Jesus Christ, King of endless glory.
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Morning Reading: Psalm 98 (NLT)

Sing a new song to the Lord, for he has done wonderful deeds. His right hand has won a mighty victory; his holy arm has shown his saving power! The Lord has announced his victory and has revealed his righteousness to every nation! He has remembered his promise to love and be faithful to Israel. The ends of the earth have seen the victory of our God.

Shout to the Lord, all the earth; break out in praise and sing for joy! Sing your praise to the Lord with the harp, with the harp and melodious song, with trumpets and the sound of the ram’s horn. Make a joyful symphony before the Lord, the King!

Let the sea and everything in it shout his praise! Let the earth and all living things join in. Let the rivers clap their hands in glee! Let the hills sing out their songs of joy before the Lord, for he is coming to judge the earth. He will judge the world with justice, and the nations with fairness.
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Morning Prayer

O Lord our God: We sing and shout your praises –

+ for you have delivered us from the bondage of ignorance, sin, and guilt…
+ for you have shown us mercy, truth, and righteousness…

O Lord our God: We join the whole world in singing your praises –

+ sweep over the earth with a tsunami of worship and praise…
+ sweep over our souls with a spirit of joy and delight…

O Lord our God: In joyous anticipation we await the coming of King Jesus, who comes to judge the living and the dead with truth and righteousness. Come quickly, King Jesus. Amen.
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“Psalm 98” – Dan Bursch, The Psalms Project