Pentecost| 1st Thursday – 09 June 2022
+ In the Name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Opening:
Almighty God, on the day of Pentecost,
through the outpouring of the Holy Spirit,
you revealed the way of eternal life to every race and nation:
Pour out this gift anew, that by the preaching of the Gospel
your salvation may reach to the ends of the earth;
through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God,
for ever and ever. Amen.
“I pray for you constantly,
asking God, the glorious Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
to give you spiritual wisdom and insight
so that you might grow in your knowledge of God.”
(Ephesians 1:16b-17)
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Psalms Reading: Psalm 8 – The Corner Room
OT Reading: Proverbs 3:13-18 (NLT)
3:13 Joyful is the person who finds wisdom,
the one who gains understanding.
- For wisdom is more profitable than silver,
and her wages are better than gold. - Wisdom is more precious than rubies;
nothing you desire can compare with her. - She offers you long life in her right hand,
and riches and honor in her left. - She will guide you down delightful paths;
all her ways are satisfying. - Wisdom is a tree of life to those who embrace her;
happy are those who hold her tightly.
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Proverbs 3:13 “Finding Wisdom”
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NT Reading: Ephesians 1:17-19 (NLT)
1:17 asking God, the glorious Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, to give you spiritual wisdom and insight so that you might grow in your knowledge of God. I pray that your hearts will be flooded with light so that you can understand the confident hope he has given to those he called—his holy people who are his rich and glorious inheritance.
I also pray that you will understand the incredible greatness of God’s power for us who believe him.
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Perfect Wisdom of Our God – Keith & Kristyn Getty
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+ 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.
+ Almighty and eternal God, so draw our hearts to you, so guide our minds, so fill our imaginations, so control our wills, that we may be wholly yours, utterly dedicated to you; and then use us, we pray, as you will, and always to your glory and the welfare of your people; through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. (William Temple)
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Closing: FaithandWorship.com | John Birch
Fill our lives with your Spirit,
that they might be lived for you,
speak for you and stand up for you,
now and forever. Amen
+ In the Name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
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