Saturday Morning Prayer: 02 Jan 2021

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

Opening:

Almighty God, you have poured upon us the new light of your
incarnate Word: Grant that this light, kindled in our hearts,
may shine forth in our lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who
lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one
God, now and for ever. Amen.

“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge.”
(Proverbs 1:7)

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Psalm 148 (ESV)

Praise the Name of the Lord

Hallelujah (Psalm 148) – Rain for Roots

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Old Testament Reading: Proverbs 1:1-7 (ESV)

The Beginning of Knowledge

1 The proverbs of Solomon, son of David, king of Israel:

2 To know wisdom and instruction,
to understand words of insight,
3 to receive instruction in wise dealing,
in righteousness, justice, and equity;
4 to give prudence to the simple,
knowledge and discretion to the youth—
5 Let the wise hear and increase in learning,
and the one who understands obtain guidance,
6 to understand a proverb and a saying,
the words of the wise and their riddles.

7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge;
fools despise wisdom and instruction.

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We Choose The Fear Of The Lord – Maranatha! Music

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New Testament Reading: James 3:13-18 (ESV)

Wisdom from Above

13 Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom. 14 But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast and be false to the truth. 15 This is not the wisdom that comes down from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. 16 For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every vile practice. 17 But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere. 18 And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.

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Speak Life – TobyMac

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Prayer:

Lord Jesus Christ: you are the Way, the Truth, and the Life –

• I speak life over your church and your people….
• I speak life over every tribe, nation and government….
• I speak life over every evil, injustice and abuse of power….
• I speak life over every brokenhearted, or depressed, person….
• I speak life over every fearful, discouraged, and confused person….
• I speak life over every lost and hopeless person….
• I speak life over every sick and isolated person….
• I speak life over every family, in every shape or form….

Lord Jesus Christ: send forth your Spirit and renew the face of the earth.

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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.

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