Tag: I will put my hope in God!

Morning Prayer: Wed, 08 Mar – Psalm 42:4, 5-6, 8; Philippians 3:13-14 ~ I am well

Wednesday of the First Week of Lent

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

Opening Sentences

Almighty God, whose Son Jesus Christ fasted forty days in the wilderness, and was tempted as we are, yet without sin: give us grace to discipline ourselves in obedience to your Spirit; and, as you know our weakness, so may we know your power to save; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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Reading: Psalm 42:4, 5-6, 8 (NLT)

My heart is breaking as I remember how it used to be….
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Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad? I will put my hope in God! I will praise him again—my Savior and my God!
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“Each day the Lord pours his unfailing love upon me, and through each night I sing his songs, praying to God who gives me life.”
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Reading: Philippians 3:13-14 (NLT)

Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us.
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Prayer:

Lord Jesus: envelope me with your unfailing love, and grant me your peace.

+ Thank you for the life you have given me to live now.
+ Give me a spirit of gratitude and contentment for what I have.
+ Help me to dwell on things that are excellent and worthy of praise.
+ Fill me with joyful expectation for the future you have planned out for me.

Lord Jesus: no matter what I face, gain or loss, blessed be your Name. Amen.
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“It is well” – Bethel


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Blessing

The Lord bless us, and keep us from all evil, and bring us to everlasting life.

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

Morning Prayer: Thu, 02 Feb – Psalm 42:11; Ecclesiastes 3:1-8; Ephesians 5:13-14 ~ What time is it?

Thursday of the Fourth Week in Ordinary Time

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

Opening Sentence

Teach me again, Lord, to number my days.

Call out in me again a willingness to love and serve.
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Reading: Psalm 42:11 (NLT)

Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad? I will put my hope in God! I will praise him again—my Savior and my God!
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Reading: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 (NLT)

For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven.clock-a-time-for-everything

A time to be born and a time to die. A time to plant and a time to harvest.

A time to kill and a time to heal. A time to tear down and a time to build up.

A time to cry and a time to laugh. A time to grieve and a time to dance.

A time to scatter stones and a time to gather stones. A time to embrace and a time to turn away.

A time to search and a time to quit searching. A time to keep and a time to throw away.

A time to tear and a time to mend. A time to be quiet and a time to speak.

A time to love and a time to hate. A time for war and a time for peace.

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Reading: Ephesians 5:13-14 (NLT)

Their evil intentions will be exposed when the light shines on them, for the light makes everything visible. This is why it is said,

“Awake, O sleeper, rise up from the dead, and Christ will give you light.”

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Prayer for Strength in Weakness:

Awaken me, Lord, to your plan and purpose for me in this time and in this place.

+ I bring my life before You, the One who loves me; review my desires, regrets and hopes.
+ I let go of the expectations I have of myself; show me You are calling me – both to rest and to grow.
+ I pray for purity of heart and mind; whatever I say or do may it be done in the light of Your presence.
+ I ask for courage to refrain from acting or speaking; remind me that I do not always have to have the final say.

Awaken me, Lord, to the signs of the times; I am Yours and You are mine, give me Your Light to guide me. Through Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You, One God, forever and ever. Amen.
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“Awake! O Sleeper” – The Brothers Bright


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Blessing

May I embody Your ready kindness in these days, for things will not be as they were before.

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