Morning Prayer: Monday 02 Nov 2020 – Psalms (101) and Proverbs (02) ~ sing of mercy and judgement

Morning Prayer, Monday, 02 Nov 2020

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

Opening:

Grant us, Lord, not to be anxious about earthly things, but to love things heavenly; and even now, as we live among things that are passing away, to hold fast to those that shall endure; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

“My song shall be of mercy and judgment; unto you, O LORD, will I sing.
O let me have understanding in the way of godliness.”
(Psalm 101:1-2)

Preparation:

Holy Spirit, breath of God and fire of love, I cannot pray without your aid: Kindle in me the fire of your love, and illumine me with your light; that with a steadfast will and holy thoughts I may approach the Father in spirit and in truth; through Jesus Christ my Lord, who reigns with you and the Father in eternal union. Amen.

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Psalm 101 Song (I Will) – Jason Silver

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The New Cloverdale Psalter (2019 Update of 1535 Original)

“Psalm 101”

1 My song shall be of mercy and judgment; *
unto you, O LORD, will I sing.
2 O let me have understanding *
in the way of godliness.
3 When will you come to me? *
I will walk in my house with integrity of heart.
4 I will set no wicked thing before my eyes; *
I hate the sins of unfaithfulness; no such thing shall cleave to me.
5 A crooked heart shall depart from me; *
I will not know a wicked person.
6 Whoever secretly slanders his neighbor, *
him will I destroy.
7 Whoever has a proud look and an arrogant heart, *
I will not suffer him.

8 My eyes shall look with favor upon the faithful in the land, *
that they may dwell with me.
9 Whoever leads a godly life, *
he shall be my servant.
10 No deceitful person shall dwell in my house; *
the one who tells lies shall not tarry in my sight.
11 I shall soon destroy all the ungodly who are in the land, *
that I may root out all evildoers from the city of the LORD.

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Consider:

“My song shall be of mercy and judgment; unto you, O LORD, will I sing.
O let me have understanding in the way of godliness.”
(Psalm 101:1-2)

sing of mercy and judgement

God’s dealings with us always include both “mercy and judgement” – for these we praise the Lord.

To sing of mercy must be a humble song, for mercy towards a miserable sinner is a melting word; and to sing of judgment must be a humble song, for judgment in every sense is an awful word…. “I will sing, I will sing;” I will sing on earth and I will sing in heaven; I will sing in time and I will sing in eternity.

__ Ralph Erskine.

practice godliness

Piety must begin at home. Our first duties are those within our own home.

It is easier for most men to walk with a perfect heart in the church, or even in the world, than in their own families. How many are as meek as lambs among others, when at home they are wasps or tigers.

—Adam Clarke.

Q: Do you consider yourself a God-fearing person? Does your home life reflect it?

Q: Where do you need wisdom to do what’s right at home?

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Proverbs (02) (The wisdom of Solomon)

2 Tune your ears to wisdom,
and concentrate on understanding.

5 Then you will understand what it means to fear the Lord,
and you will gain knowledge of God.
6 For the Lord grants wisdom!

9 Then you will understand what is right, just, and fair,
and you will find the right way to go.
10 For wisdom will enter your heart,
and knowledge will fill you with joy.

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Prayer

+ Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of my heart by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that I may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name; through Christ my Lord. Amen.

+ Almighty God, our heavenly Father, you set the solitary in families: I commend to your continual care my family. Remove from me every root of bitterness, the desire of vainglory, and the pride of life. Fill me with faith, virtue, knowledge, temperance, patience, and true godliness. Knit together my family, and give me the wisdom to do what’s right, that we may be joined to one another with bonds of loving-kindness; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

+ O God of peace, who has taught me that in returning and rest I shall be saved, in quietness and in confidence shall be my strength: By the might of your Spirit lift me, I pray, to your presence, where I may be still and know that you are God; through Jesus Christ my Lord. Amen.

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Wisdom Song – Laura Woodley Osman

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.

All Saints Day, Sunday, 01 Nov 2020: Revelation 7:9-17, Matthew 5:1-12, ~ a great reward awaits you in heaven

All Saints Day, Sunday, 01 Nov 2020

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

Opening:

Almighty God, you have knit together your elect in one communion and fellowship in the mystical Body of your Son: Give us grace so to follow your blessed saints in all virtuous and godly living, that we may come to those ineffable joys that you have prepared for those who truly love you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.

“God blesses you when people mock you and persecute you
and lie about you and say all sorts of evil things against you because you are my followers.
Be happy about it! Be very glad! For a great reward awaits you in heaven.
And remember, the ancient prophets were persecuted in the same way.”
(Matthew 5:12)

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For All the Saints – Grace Community Church – Sun Valley, California

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A Reading from Revelation 7:9-17 (NLT)

After this I saw a vast crowd, too great to count, from every nation and tribe and people and language, standing in front of the throne and before the Lamb. They were clothed in white robes and held palm branches in their hands. And they were shouting with a great roar,

“Salvation comes from our God who sits on the throne
and from the Lamb!”

And all the angels were standing around the throne and around the elders and the four living beings. And they fell before the throne with their faces to the ground and worshiped God. They sang,

“Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom
and thanksgiving and honor
and power and strength belong to our God
forever and ever! Amen.”

Then one of the twenty-four elders asked me, “Who are these who are clothed in white? Where did they come from?”

And I said to him, “Sir, you are the one who knows.”

Then he said to me, “These are the ones who died in the great tribulation. They have washed their robes in the blood of the Lamb and made them white.

“That is why they stand in front of God’s throne
and serve him day and night in his Temple.
And he who sits on the throne
will give them shelter.
They will never again be hungry or thirsty;
they will never be scorched by the heat of the sun.
For the Lamb on the throne
will be their Shepherd.
He will lead them to springs of life-giving water.
And God will wipe every tear from their eyes.”

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Blessing And Honor – Terry MacAlmon

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A Reading from the Gospels: Matthew 5:1-12 (NLT)

One day as he saw the crowds gathering, Jesus went up on the mountainside and sat down. His disciples gathered around him, and he began to teach them.

The Beatitudes

+ “God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him,
for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.
+ God blesses those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
+ God blesses those who are humble,
for they will inherit the whole earth.
+ God blesses those who hunger and thirst for justice,
for they will be satisfied.
+ God blesses those who are merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.
+ God blesses those whose hearts are pure,
for they will see God.
+ God blesses those who work for peace,
for they will be called the children of God.
+ God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right,
for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.

“God blesses you when people mock you and persecute you and lie about you and say all sorts of evil things against you because you are my followers. Be happy about it! Be very glad! For a great reward awaits you in heaven. And remember, the ancient prophets were persecuted in the same way.”

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The Beatitudes – Hillsong

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Prayer:

+ 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.

+ For the Church: Gracious Father, we pray for your holy Catholic Church. Fill it with all truth, in all truth with all peace. Where it is corrupt, purify it; where it is in error, direct it; where in anything it is amiss, reform it. Where it is right, strengthen it; where it is in want, provide for it; where it is divided, reunite it; for the sake of Jesus Christ your Son our Savior. Amen.

+ For the Nation: Almighty God, who has given us this good land for our heritage: We humbly pray that we may always prove ourselves a people mindful of your favor and glad to do thy will.

+ Bless our land with honorable industry, sound learning, and pure conduct. Save us from violence, discord, and confusion; from pride and arrogance, and from every evil way. Defend our liberties, and fashion into one united people the multitudes brought here out of many kindreds and tongues.

+ Endue with the spirit of wisdom those to whom, in your Name, we entrust the authority of government, that there may be justice and peace at home, and that, through obedience to your law, we may show forth your praise among the nations of the earth. In the time of prosperity, fill our hearts with thankfulness, and in the day of trouble, strengthen our resolve to always trust in you; all of which we ask through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

+ For the Election: Almighty God, to whom we must account for all our powers and privileges: Guide and direct, we pray, the minds of every voter in our upcoming election to choose people who are fit to serve. Grant that in the exercise of our choice we may promote your glory, and the welfare of this nation. This we ask for the sake of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.

+ For the Communion of Saints: O eternal Lord God, you hold all souls in life: Shed forth upon your whole Church in Paradise and on earth the bright beams of your light and heavenly comfort; and grant that we, following the good example of those who have loved and served you here and are now at rest, may enter with them into the fullness of your unending joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

+ For the Coming Kingdom: Hasten, O Father, the coming of your kingdom; and grant that we your servants, who now live by faith, may with joy behold your Son at his coming in glorious majesty; even Jesus Christ, our only Mediator and Advocate. Amen.

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Psalm 149 “HalleluYah” – James Block

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Closing – Ephesians 1:12-14 (NLT)

God’s purpose was that we Jews who were the first to trust in Christ would bring praise and glory to God. And now you Gentiles have also heard the truth, the Good News that God saves you. And when you believed in Christ, he identified you as his own by giving you the Holy Spirit, whom he promised long ago. The Spirit is God’s guarantee that he will give us the inheritance he promised and that he has purchased us to be his own people. He did this so we would praise and glorify him.

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

Morning Prayer: Saturday 31 Oct 2020 – Psalms (100) and Proverbs (31) ~ be joyful in the LORD!

Morning Prayer, Saturday, 31 Oct 2020

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

Opening:

Almighty and everlasting God, you govern all things both in heaven and on earth: Mercifully hear the prayers of your people, and in our time grant us your peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

“O be joyful in the LORD, all you lands;
serve the LORD with gladness, and come before his presence with a song.”
(Psalm 100:1)

Preparation:

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“Psalm 100 (Enter In)”– the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir

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The New Cloverdale Psalter (2019 Update of 1535 Original)

“Psalm 100”

1 O be joyful in the LORD, all you lands; *
serve the LORD with gladness, and come before his presence with a song.
2 Be assured that the LORD, he is God; *
it is he that has made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.
3 O go your way into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise; *
be thankful unto him, and speak good of his Name.
4 For the LORD is gracious, his mercy is everlasting, *
and his truth endures from generation to generation.

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Consider:

“O be joyful in the LORD, all you lands;
serve the LORD with gladness, and come before his presence with a song.”
(Psalm 100:1)

Our happy God should be worshipped by a happy people; a cheerful spirit is in keeping with his nature, his acts, and the gratitude which we should cherish for his mercies. In every land the LORD’s goodness is seen, therefore in every land should he be praised.

He is our Lord, and therefore he is to be served; he is our gracious Lord, and therefore to be served with joy…. Singing, as it is a joyful, and at the same time a devout, exercise, should be a constant form of approach to God.

__ Spurgeon

When all nations shall be discipled, and the gospel preached to every creature, then this summons will be fully obeyed.

__ Benson

Q: Do you consider yourself a joy-filled person? Yes / No Why?

Q: How do you prepare yourself to worship the LORD?

Q: What is the state of your nation of origin? Does it worship the LORD?

Q: What is the state of your nation of residence? Does it worship the LORD?

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Proverbs (31) (The sayings of King Lemuel)

8 Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves;
ensure justice for those being crushed.
9 Yes, speak up for the poor and helpless,
and see that they get justice.

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Prayer

+ Accept, O Lord, my thanks and praise for all that you have done for me. I thank you for the splendor of the whole creation, for the beauty of this world, for the wonder of life, and for the mystery of love. I thank you for the blessing of my family and friends, and for the loving care which surrounds me on every side. I thank you for setting me at tasks that demand my best effort, and for leading me to accomplishments that satisfy and delight me. I thank you also for those disappointments and failures that lead me to acknowledge my dependence on you alone. Above all, I thank you for your Son Jesus Christ; for the truth of his Word and the example of his life; for his steadfast obedience, by which he overcame temptation; for his dying, through which he conquered death; and for his rising to life again, in which I am raised to the life of your kingdom. Grant me the gift of your Spirit, that I may know Christ and make him known; and through him, at all times and in all places, may give thanks to you in all things. Amen.

+ Lord Jesus, be mindful of your promise. Think of me, your servant, and when I shall depart, speak to my spirit these loving words: “Today you shall be with me in joy.” O Lord Jesus Christ, remember me, your servant who trusts in you, when my tongue cannot speak, when the sight of my eyes fails, and when my ears are stopped. Let my spirit always rejoice in you and be joyful about my salvation, which you, through your death, have purchased for me. Amen.

+ Hasten, O Father, the coming of your kingdom; and grant that I your servant, who now lives by faith, may with joy behold your Son at his coming in glorious majesty; even Jesus Christ, my only Mediator and Advocate. Amen.

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Shout For Joy (Psalm 100) – North Central University Worship Live

Blessing

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

Morning Prayer: Friday 30 Oct 2020 – Psalms (99) and Proverbs (30) ~ worship the holy God!

Morning Prayer, Friday, 30 Oct 2020

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

Opening:

“O magnify the LORD our God,
and fall down before his footstool, for he is holy.”
(Psalm 99:5)

Preparation:

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Psalm 99 – Sons of Korah

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The New Cloverdale Psalter (2019 Update of 1535 Original)

“Psalm 99”

1 The LORD is King; let the peoples tremble; *
he sits between the cherubim; let the earth shake.
2 The LORD is great in Zion *
and high above all peoples.
3 They shall give thanks unto his Name, which is great and wonderful; *
holy is he and mighty, a King who loves justice.
4 You have established equity; *
you have executed judgment and righteousness in Jacob.
5 O magnify the LORD our God, *
and fall down before his footstool, for he is holy.

6 Moses and Aaron among his priests, and Samuel among those who call upon his Name, *
they called upon the LORD, and he heard them.
7 He spoke to them out of the cloudy pillar, *
for they kept his testimonies and the law that he gave them.
8 You heard them, O LORD our God; *
you forgave them, O God, yet punished their evildoings.

9 O magnify the LORD our God, and worship him upon his holy hill, *
for the LORD our God is holy

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Consider:

“O magnify the LORD our God,
and fall down before his footstool, for he is holy.”
(Psalm 99:5)

worship the Holy God!

Surely we, to whom by grace he so lovingly gives himself, should exalt him with all our hearts… When he reveals himself in Christ Jesus, as our reconciled God, who allows us to approach even to his throne, it becomes us to unite earnestness and humility, joy and adoration, and, while we exalt him, prostrate ourselves in the dust before him.

Holiness is the harmony of all the virtues…. In this all comprehensive moral excellence he would have his creatures take delight, and when they do so their delight is evidence that their hearts have been renewed, and they themselves have been made partakers of his holiness.

__ Spurgeon

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God governs the world by his providence, governs the church by his grace, and both by his Son. The inhabitants of the earth have cause to tremble, but the Redeemer still waits to be gracious. Let all who hear, take warning, and seek his mercy. The more we humble ourselves before God, the more we exalt him; and let us be thus reverent, for he is holy.

__ Matthew Henry

+ Consider how you approach God in worship?

+ Are you conscious of God’s holiness?

+ Do you humble yourself before God?

+ What does the word reverence mean to you?

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Proverbs (30) (The sayings of Agur)

5 Every word of God proves true.
He is a shield to all who come to him for protection.
6 Do not add to his words,
or he may rebuke you and expose you as a liar.

7 O God, I beg two favors from you;
let me have them before I die.
8 First, help me never to tell a lie.
Second, give me neither poverty nor riches!
Give me just enough to satisfy my needs.
9 For if I grow rich, I may deny you and say, “Who is the Lord?”
And if I am too poor, I may steal and thus insult God’s holy name.

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Prayer

+ Glory to God in the highest, and peace to his people on earth. Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father, I worship you, I give you thanks, I praise you for your glory.

+ Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world: have mercy on me; you are seated at the right hand of the Father: receive my prayer. For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen.

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Only A Holy God – Here Be Lions

Blessing

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

Morning Prayer: Thursday 29 Oct 2020 – Psalms (98) and Proverbs (29) ~ Sing: victory in Jesus!

Morning Prayer, Thursday, 29 Oct 2020

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

Opening:

“O sing unto the LORD a new song, for he has done marvelous things.
With his own right hand and with his holy arm, he has won for himself the victory.”
(Psalm 98:1-2)

Preparation:

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strong>Psalm 98 – Manna Media

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The New Cloverdale Psalter (2019 Update of 1535 Original)

“Psalm 98”

1 O sing unto the LORD a new song, *
for he has done marvelous things.
2 With his own right hand and with his holy arm, *
he has won for himself the victory.
3 The LORD declared his salvation; *
his righteousness has he openly shown in the sight of the nations.
4 He has remembered his mercy and truth toward the house of Israel, *
and all the ends of the world have seen the salvation of our God.

5 Show yourselves joyful in the LORD, all you lands; *
sing, rejoice, and give thanks.
6 Praise the LORD with the harp; *
sing with the harp a psalm of thanksgiving.
7 With trumpets also and horns, *
O show yourselves joyful before the LORD, the King.

8 Let the sea make a noise, and all that is in it, *
the round world, and those who dwell therein.
9 Let the rivers clap their hands, and let the hills be joyful together before the LORD, *
for he has come to judge the earth.
10 With righteousness shall he judge the world, *
and the peoples with equity.
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Consider:

“O sing unto the LORD a new song, for he has done marvelous things.
With his own right hand and with his holy arm, he has won for himself the victory.”
(Psalm 98:1-2)

The work of our redemption and salvation by Christ is a work of wonder – a “marvelous thing”.

from its conception before all time… God knew you

to its completion in your lifetime… God loved you

and its consequences for eternity… God is with you

Christ himself has won the victory over sin and death – in you.

__ Benson

Sing a new song: The LORD wins!

New creations in Christ – sing new songs to God’s glory

New recipients of grace – sing new songs of God’s mercy

New experiences of mercy – evoke new songs of thanksgiving

New life in Christ – enables believers to sing with the angels

“Unto us is born a Savior, which is Christ the Lord!”
“And He shall reign forever and ever!”

—John Boys.

Q: Has God put a new song in your heart?

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Proverbs (29) (The proverbs of Solomon)

2 When the godly are in authority, the people rejoice.
But when the wicked are in power, they groan.

4 A just king gives stability to his nation,
but one who demands bribes destroys it.

18 When people do not accept divine guidance, they run wild.
But whoever obeys the law is joyful.

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Prayer

+ Almighty God, you created us in your own image: Grant us grace to contend fearlessly against evil and to make no peace with oppression; and help us to use our freedom rightly in the establishment of justice in our communities and among the nations, to the glory of your holy Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

+ Give me, O Lord, a steadfast heart, which no unworthy thought can drag down; an unconquered heart, which no tribulation can wear out; an upright heart, which no unworthy purpose can tempt aside. Bestow upon me understanding to know you, diligence to seek you, wisdom to find you, and faithfulness that finally may embrace you. Amen.

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Victory In Jesus – The Band Steele

Blessing

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

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