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Praying the Psalms: Wed, 18 Jul – Psalm 16 ~ Keep us safe

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.

Morning Reading: Psalm 16 (NLT)

Keep me safe, O God, for I have come to you for refuge.

I said to the Lord, “You are my Master! Every good thing I have comes from you.” The godly people in the land are my true heroes! I take pleasure in them! Troubles multiply for those who chase after other gods. I will not take part in their sacrifices of blood or even speak the names of their gods.

Lord, you alone are my inheritance, my cup of blessing. You guard all that is mine. The land you have given me is a pleasant land. What a wonderful inheritance!

I will bless the Lord who guides me; even at night my heart instructs me. I know the Lord is always with me. I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me.

No wonder my heart is glad, and I rejoice. My body rests in safety. For you will not leave my soul among the dead or allow your holy one to rot in the grave. You will show me the way of life, granting me the joy of your presence and the pleasures of living with you forever.
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Morning Prayer

Lord our God: You keep us safe –

+ We are dependent on your care, O Lord
+ We discover meaning and joy in you, O Lord
+ We delight in our relationships with your people

Lord our God: You are always with us –

+ You alone satisfy the longing of our hearts
+ You alone preserve all that you have given us
+ You alone fill our lives with happiness and contentment

Lord our God: You are the giver of life –

+ We rest safely in your presence
+ We trust your guidance on the path of life
+ We look forward to the joy of living with you forever

Lord our God: Our hearts are glad, and we rejoice in you. Amen.
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“Even In The Night (Psalm 16)” – The Shiyr Poets

Keep me safe | God protect my life
Keep me safe
Keep me safe | God preserve my life
Keep me safe

My Master You are | Every good thing comes from your hand
I say of the ones | Those who are godly in the land
They are my heroes | They are my pleasure
They’re my delight

Troubles come seeking other gods
Troubles come
Sorrows grow for those who chase the wind
Sorrows grow

So I turn away | I won’t take part in their sacrifice
I will not bear | The names of their gods upon my lips
You are my portion | You are my blessing
You guard my life

I will bless the Lord (I will bless the Lord)
I will bless the Lord (I will bless the Lord)
Who guides me (who guides me)
Who guides me

Even in the night | My conscience will instruct my heart
Even in the night

I will not be shaken | For You are right beside me
Even in the night

I will rest secure | For you will not abandon me
To the grave | Among the dead
Your holy one | Will not see decay

Make me know the pathway | Show the way to life forevermore
Joy is overflowing | With eternal pleasures at your right hand
Make me know the pathway | Show the way to life forevermore
Joy is overflowing | With eternal pleasures at your right hand
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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, 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!

Wednesday of 7th Week of Easter, 31 May – John 17:12-19 ~ keep us safe

Wednesday of the Seventh Week of Easter

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

Opening Prayer

Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: we confess that we have sinned against you and against our neighbor. We are truly sorry and humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us.

Lord, God of heaven, look down and see your people who are in great trouble and distress. The evil one prowls this earth seeking to steal, kill, and destroy us. Protect us and deliver us from evil. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, who live and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

Reading: John 17:12-19 (NLT)

During my time here, I protected them by the power of the name you gave me. I guarded them so that not one was lost, except the one headed for destruction, as the Scriptures foretold.

“Now I am coming to you. I told them many things while I was with them in this world so they would be filled with my joy. I have given them your word. And the world hates them because they do not belong to the world, just as I do not belong to the world. I’m not asking you to take them out of the world, but to keep them safe from the evil one. They do not belong to this world any more than I do. Make them holy by your truth; teach them your word, which is truth. Just as you sent me into the world, I am sending them into the world. And I give myself as a holy sacrifice for them so they can be made holy by your truth.
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Reflection & Prayer:

Lord Jesus Christ:

+ You have called us by name and we have followed you; we are your people, the sheep of your pasture. Thank you, Good Shepherd, our provider and protector.

+ You have chosen us to be your very own possession that we may show others your goodness. Thank you, Light of the world, for calling us out of the darkness into your wonderful light.

+ You have set us apart as temporary residents and foreigners in a hostile and unbelieving world. Thank you, Word of God, for teaching us and consecrating us in your truth.

+ You have given us your Spirit that we may lead honorable lives. Thank you, Spirit of Christ, for empowering us to live as citizens of your Kingdom – respecting everyone and loving the family of believers.

Lord our God: our rock, our fortress, our savior; protect us and keep us safe from the evil one.  Through Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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“Keep Us Safe” – Carrie Underwood


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Concluding Prayer – Psalm 18:2-3 (NLT)

The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my savior; my God is my rock, in whom I find protection. He is my shield, the power that saves me, and my place of safety. I called on the Lord, who is worthy of praise, and he saved me from my enemies.
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+ In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen!