Tag: 08 Oct

Praying the Psalms: Mon, 08 Oct – Psalm 86 ~ Send me a sign of your favor.

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 86 (NLT) (A prayer of David)

Bend down, O Lord, and hear my prayer; answer me, for I need your help. Protect me, for I am devoted to you. Save me, for I serve you and trust you. You are my God. Be merciful to me, O Lord, for I am calling on you constantly. Give me happiness, O Lord, for I give myself to you. O Lord, you are so good, so ready to forgive, so full of unfailing love for all who ask for your help. Listen closely to my prayer, O Lord; hear my urgent cry. I will call to you whenever I’m in trouble, and you will answer me.

No pagan god is like you, O Lord. None can do what you do! All the nations you made will come and bow before you, Lord; they will praise your holy name. For you are great and perform wonderful deeds. You alone are God.

Teach me your ways, O Lord, that I may live according to your truth! Grant me purity of heart, so that I may honor you. With all my heart I will praise you, O Lord my God. I will give glory to your name forever, for your love for me is very great. You have rescued me from the depths of death.

O God, insolent people rise up against me; a violent gang is trying to kill me. You mean nothing to them. But you, O Lord, are a God of compassion and mercy, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love and faithfulness. Look down and have mercy on me. Give your strength to your servant; save me, the son of your servant. Send me a sign of your favor. Then those who hate me will be put to shame, for you, O Lord, help and comfort me.
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Morning Prayer

O Lord our God: We come to you as people who are poor and needy, regardless of our position or status in life –

+ for we need wisdom and understanding, pardon and purity, and power…
+ for we need mercy, the forgiveness of our sins, and hope of eternal life…
+ for we need faith in your essential goodness and loving-kindness…
+ for we need godliness and persistence in prayer…
+ for we need understanding of your will…
+ for we need readiness to obey…

O Lord our God: We come to you as people who are poor and needy, hear our prayers –

+ for you are incomparable – there is no one like you…
+ for you are mighty – no one who can do what you do…
+ for you are glorious – no one else is worthy of worship…
+ for you are great – no one is higher than you…

O Lord our God: We come to you as people who are poor and needy; thank you for sending us a sign of your kindness. Unite our hearts with yours, that we might live continually in your presence, seeking truth, righteousness, and justice – through your Son, Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
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“Psalm 86″(Hear, O LORD, and Answer Me) – Monte Vigh


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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.

18th Sunday after Pentecost: 08 Oct – Matthew 21:33-43 ~ God expects a proper harvest

18th Sunday after Pentecost

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

Opening Prayer

Yours, O God, is the vineyard and its harvest, yours the kingdom of justice and peace. You call your people to tend its growth. Bless the work entrusted to our hands, that we may offer you an abundance of just works, a rich harvest of peace. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God for ever and ever.
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“All the Poor and Powerless” – All Sons & Daughters


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Reading: Matthew 21:33-43 (NLT)

Parable of the Evil Farmers

“Now listen to another story. A certain landowner planted a vineyard, built a wall around it, dug a pit for pressing out the grape juice, and built a lookout tower. Then he leased the vineyard to tenant farmers and moved to another country. At the time of the grape harvest, he sent his servants to collect his share of the crop. But the farmers grabbed his servants, beat one, killed one, and stoned another. So the landowner sent a larger group of his servants to collect for him, but the results were the same.

“Finally, the owner sent his son, thinking, ‘Surely they will respect my son.’

“But when the tenant farmers saw his son coming, they said to one another, ‘Here comes the heir to this estate. Come on, let’s kill him and get the estate for ourselves!’ So they grabbed him, dragged him out of the vineyard, and murdered him.

“When the owner of the vineyard returns,” Jesus asked, “what do you think he will do to those farmers?”

The religious leaders replied, “He will put the wicked men to a horrible death and lease the vineyard to others who will give him his share of the crop after each harvest.”

Then Jesus asked them, “Didn’t you ever read this in the Scriptures?

‘The stone that the builders rejected has now become the cornerstone. This is the Lord’s doing, and it is wonderful to see.’

I tell you, the Kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a nation that will produce the proper fruit.
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Intercessory Prayer

Sovereign God: you are our Lord and Master; hear the prayers of your servants –

+ For your people scattered around the world – that we may be thankful for what we have been given….

+ For the leaders of your people around the world – that they may faithfully teach us your ways….

+ For people who worry — that your peace may guard our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus….

+ For the poor, the weak, and the lonely – that they may not be forgotten by your people…..

+ For those who suffer because of war and violence – that your people may lead the way to peace….

+ For our friends who are sick in body, mind, and spirit – that your presence may bring hope and healing….

+ For those who have died, especially those whose lives ended in violence at Las Vegas, and all who mourn after them, that eternal peace and comfort may be theirs….

Sovereign God: look on us with kindness and mercy, and deliver us from evil; let your grace fill us according to our needs, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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“Cornerstone” – Hillsong Live


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Blessing – Philippians 4:6-7 (NLT)

Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.
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+ In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen!

Morning Prayer: Sat, 08 Oct – Psalm 119:41-48; Genesis 41:14-16; Matthew 10:18-20 ~ the right words at the right time

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

Opening Sentence

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.

Reading: Psalm 119:41-48 (NLT)

Lord, give me your unfailing love, the salvation that you promised me. Then I can answer those who taunt me, for I trust in your word.  Do not snatch your word of truth from me, for your regulations are my only hope.

I will keep on obeying your instructions forever and ever. I will walk in freedom, for I have devoted myself to your commandments. I will speak to kings about your laws, and I will not be ashamed.

How I delight in your commands! How I love them! I honor and love your commands. I meditate on your decrees.

Reading: Genesis 41:14-16 (NLT)

truth-and-power

Pharaoh sent for Joseph at once, and he was quickly brought from the prison. After he shaved and changed his clothes, he went in and stood before Pharaoh. Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “I had a dream last night, and no one here can tell me what it means. But I have heard that when you hear about a dream you can interpret it.”

“It is beyond my power to do this,” Joseph replied. “But God can tell you what it means and set you at ease.”

Reading: Matthew 10:18-20 (NLT)

You will stand trial before governors and kings because you are my followers. But this will be your opportunity to tell the rulers and other unbelievers about me. When you are arrested, don’t worry about how to respond or what to say. God will give you the right words at the right time. For it is not you who will be speaking—it will be the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.

Prayer

By seeking out Your precepts I will walk at liberty! I will speak of You before kings and rulers, standing unashamed.

In the true faith may I remain; in Jesus may I find hope; against exploitation of the poor may I help; against my faults may I fight, my bad habits abandon; the name of my neighbor may I defend; in the work of mercy may I advance; those in misery may I help; every danger of sin may I avoid; in holy Charity may I grow strong; in the well of grace in confession may I wash; may I deserve the help of my brothers and sisters in Christ and their friendship win.

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

“I Am Not Alone” – Kari Jobe

Blessing

May the peace of the Lord Jesus 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!