Friday Morning Prayer: 31 Jul 2020 – Psalm 134:3, Genesis 32:29-31, Philippians 3:10-11 ~ I want to know Christ

Friday Morning Prayer, 31 Jul 2020

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

Opening:*

Most powerful Holy Spirit, come down upon us and subdue us.
From heaven, where the ordinary is made glorious, and glory seems but ordinary,
Bathe us with the brilliance of Your light like dew.

Believer, hold Him high that all may see the light of Jesus in a son of man. “Aidan”

Scripture Reading (CEV)

Psalm 134:3

The Lord is the Creator
of heaven and earth,
and I pray that the Lord
will bless you from Zion.

Genesis 32:29-31

Jacob said, “Now tell me your name.”

“Don’t you know who I am?” he asked. And he blessed Jacob.

Jacob said, “I have seen God face to face, and I am still alive.” So he named the place Peniel. The sun was coming up as Jacob was leaving Peniel.

Philippians 3:10-11

All I want is to know Christ and the power that raised him to life. I want to suffer and die as he did, so that somehow I also may be raised to life.

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Reflection **

We have to be candles, burning between hope and despair, faith and doubt, life and death, all the opposites. That is the disquieting place where people must always find us. And if our life means anything, if what we are goes beyond the monastery walls and does some good, it is that somehow, by being here, at peace, we help the world cope with what it cannot understand.

(William Brodrick)

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Prayer***

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.

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Christ Be All Around Me – All Sons & Daughters

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Closing

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 the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

* Northumbria Community. Celtic Daily Prayer (Kindle Locations 38-45). HarperCollins Publishers. Kindle Edition.
** Northumbria Community. Celtic Daily Prayer (Kindle Locations 13685-13695). HarperCollins Publishers. Kindle Edition.
*** Northumbria Community. Celtic Daily Prayer (Kindle Locations 91821-91829). HarperCollins Publishers. Kindle Edition.

Thursday Morning Prayer: 30 Jul 2020 – Psalm 134:2, Joshua 5:13-15, Matthew 28:17 ~ worship Him

Thursday Morning Prayer, 30 Jul 2020

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

Opening:*

Most powerful Holy Spirit, come down upon us and subdue us.
From heaven, where the ordinary is made glorious, and glory seems but ordinary,
Bathe us with the brilliance of Your light like dew.

Believer, hold Him high that all may see the light of Jesus in a son of man. “Aidan”

Scripture Reading (CEV)

Psalm 134:2

lift your hands in prayer
toward his holy place
and praise the Lord.

Joshua 5:13-15

One day, Joshua was near Jericho when he saw a man standing some distance in front of him. The man was holding a sword, so Joshua walked up to him and asked, “Are you on our side or on our enemies’ side?”

“Neither,” he answered. “I am here because I am the commander of the Lord’s army.”

Joshua fell to his knees and bowed down to the ground. “I am your servant,” he said. “Tell me what to do.”

“Take off your sandals,” the commander answered. “This is a holy place.”

So Joshua took off his sandals.

Matthew 28:17

They saw him and worshiped him,
but some of them doubted.

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Reflection**

Our lives are long enough to learn what we need to learn, but not long enough to change anything. That is our flaw. Each age must learn everything afresh. Such waste! Such waste – making all the mistakes once and again, each generation making the same mistakes, fumbling in ignorance and darkness. This oak was already old when I was born. Now I am old and soon to die, and this tree grows strong still. We are small creatures. Our lives are not long, but long enough to learn. (Stephen Lawhead)

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Psalm 90 (A Thousand Years) – James Block

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Closing

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

Wednesday Morning Prayer: 29 Jul 2020 – Psalm 134:1, Isaiah 49:8-9, John 2:5 ~ you will rebuild the country from its ruins

Wednesday Morning Prayer, 29 Jul 2020

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

Opening:*

Most powerful Holy Spirit, come down upon us and subdue us.
From heaven, where the ordinary is made glorious, and glory seems but ordinary,
Bathe us with the brilliance of Your light like dew.

Believer, hold Him high that all may see the light of Jesus in a son of man. “Aidan”

Scripture Reading (CEV)

Psalm 134:1

Praising the Lord at Night

Everyone who serves the Lord,
come and offer praises.
Everyone who has gathered
in his temple tonight.

(Song of Ascents)[Psalm 134] – Praise to Our God 5 Concert – Shir Hamaalot

Isaiah 49:8-9

The Lord Will Lead His People Home

This is what the Lord says:
I will answer your prayers
because I have set a time
when I will help
by coming to save you.

I have chosen you
to take my promise of hope
to other nations.
You will rebuild the country
from its ruins,
then people will come
and settle there.

You will set prisoners free
from dark dungeons
to see the light of day.
On their way home,
they will find plenty to eat,
even on barren hills.

Isaiah 49 – Carey Landry

John 2:5

Mary then said to the servants, “Do whatever Jesus tells you to do.”

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Reflection**

How wonderful it is to walk with God
along the road that holy men have trod.
How wonderful it is to hear Him say:
Fear not, have faith
’tis I who lead the way.
(Theodore H. Kitching)

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“Storm the Forts of Darkness” – Western Territory Staff Band

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Closing

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

Tuesday Morning Prayer: 28 Jul 2020 – Psalm 133, Isaiah 30:15, Mark 9:1-8 ~ turn back to me, and calm down

Tuesday Morning Prayer, 28 Jul 2020

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

Opening:*

Most powerful Holy Spirit, come down upon us and subdue us.
From heaven, where the ordinary is made glorious, and glory seems but ordinary,
Bathe us with the brilliance of Your light like dew.

Believer, hold Him high that all may see the light of Jesus in a son of man. “Aidan”

Scripture Reading (CEV)

Psalm 133

Precious Oil (Psalm 133) – James Block

Isaiah 30:15

Trust the Lord

The holy Lord God of Israel
had told all of you,
“I will keep you safe
if you turn back to me
and calm down.
I will make you strong
if you quietly trust me.”

Then you stubbornly said: “No!”

Mark 9:1-8

I can assure you that some of the people standing here will not die before they see God’s kingdom come with power.

Six days later Jesus took Peter, James, and John with him. They went up on a high mountain, where they could be alone. There in front of the disciples, Jesus was completely changed. And his clothes became much whiter than any bleach on earth could make them. Then Moses and Elijah were there talking with Jesus.

Peter said to Jesus, “Teacher, it is good for us to be here! Let us make three shelters, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” But Peter and the others were terribly frightened, and he did not know what he was talking about.

The shadow of a cloud passed over and covered them. From the cloud a voice said, “This is my Son, and I love him. Listen to what he says!” At once the disciples looked around, but they saw only Jesus.

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Reflection**

The things that come out of a man are they that defile him,
and to get out of them a man must go into himself,
be a convict, and scrub the floor of his cell.
(George MacDonald)

I undervalue my silence too much.
Too often I move from action into silence
instead of the other way about.
(R. Morrison)

Collect for Purity

Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: 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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He Will Hold Me Fast by Praise And Harmony from Worthy God

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Closing

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

Monday Morning Prayer: 27 Jul 2020 – Psalm 132:10-18, Numbers 6:24-26, 2 Corinthians 4:6 ~ God is shining in our hearts.

Monday Morning Prayer, 27 Jul 2020

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

Opening:*

Most powerful Holy Spirit, come down upon us and subdue us.
From heaven, where the ordinary is made glorious, and glory seems but ordinary,
Bathe us with the brilliance of Your light like dew.

Believer, hold Him high that all may see the light of Jesus in a son of man. “Aidan”

Scripture Reading (CEV)

Psalm 132:10-18

David is your chosen one,
so don’t reject him.

You made a solemn promise
to David, when you said,
“I, the Lord, promise
that someone in your family
will always be king.
If they keep our agreement
and follow my teachings,
then someone in your family
will rule forever.”

You have gladly chosen Zion
as your home, our Lord.
You said, “This is my home!
I will live here forever.
I will bless Zion with food,
and even the poor will eat
until they are full.
Victory will be like robes
for the priests,
and its faithful people
will celebrate and shout.

I will give mighty power
to the kingdom of David.
Each one of my chosen kings
will shine like a lamp
and wear a sparkling crown.
But I will disgrace
their enemies.”

Numbers 6:24-26

I pray that the Lord
will bless and protect you,
and that he will show you mercy
and kindness.
May the Lord be good to you
and give you peace.”

The Blessing | Living Room Session | Elevation Worship

2 Corinthians 4:6

The Scriptures say, “God commanded light to shine in the dark.” Now God is shining in our hearts to let you know that his glory is seen in Jesus Christ.
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Oh the Glory of Your Presence” sung by the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir

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Closing

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

* Northumbria Community. Celtic Daily Prayer (Kindle Locations 38-45). HarperCollins Publishers. Kindle Edition.

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