Morning Prayer: Wed, 07 Sep – Psalm 107:23-30; Numbers 23:19-20; Romans 8:28 ~ God’s purpose is to bless us

+ 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 107:23-30 (NLT)

Some went off to sea in ships, plying the trade routes of the world. They, too, observed the Lord’s power in action, his impressive works on the deepest seas.

He spoke, and the winds rose, stirring up the waves. Their ships were tossed to the heavens and plunged again to the depths; the sailors cringed in terror. They reeled and staggered like drunkards and were at their wits’ end.

“Lord, help!” they cried in their trouble, and he saved them from their distress. He calmed the storm to a whisper and stilled the waves. What a blessing was that stillness as he brought them safely into harbor!

Reading: Numbers 23:19-20 (NLT)

God is not a man, so he does not lie. He is not human, so he does not change his mind. Has he ever spoken and failed to act? Has he ever promised and not carried it through?

Listen, I received a command to bless; God has blessed, and I cannot reverse it!

Reading: Romans 8:28 (NLT)

And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.

Prayer

This day is Your gift to me; I take it, Lord, from Your hand and thank You for the wonder of it.

God be with me in this Your day, every day and every way, with me and for me in this Your day; and the love and affection of heaven be toward me.

+ I place into Your hands, Lord, the choices that I face. Guard me from choosing the way perilous of which the end is heart-pain and the secret tear.
+ Rich in counsel show me the way that is plain and safe.
+ May I feel Your presence at the heart of my desire, and so know it for Your desire for me. Thus shall I prosper, thus see that my purpose is from You, thus have the power to do the good which endures.
+ Hands, Lord, Your gift to us, we stretch them up to You. Always You Hold them.

Help me to find my happiness in my acceptance of what is Your purpose for me: in friendly eyes, in work well done, in quietness born of trust, and, most of all, in the awareness of Your presence in my spirit.

“In The Sanctuary” – Kurt Carr

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!

Morning Prayer: Tue, 06 Sep – Psalm 63:4; Exodus 17:8-16; 1 Timothy 2:8 ~ a call to prayer

+ 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 63:4 (NLT)

I will praise you as long as I live, lifting up my hands to you in prayer.

Reading: Exodus 17:8-16 (NLT)

While the people of Israel were still at Rephidim, the warriors of Amalek attacked them. Moses commanded Joshua, “Choose some men to go out and fight the army of Amalek for us. Tomorrow, I will stand at the top of the hill, holding the staff of God in my hand.”

"Victory O Lord!" John Everett Millais, 1871 [Depicts Moses holding up his arms during the Battle of Rephidim, assisted by Hur (left) and Aaron.] — “Victory O Lord!”
John Everett Millais, 1871
[Depicts Moses holding up his arms during the Battle of Rephidim, assisted by Hur (left) and Aaron.]

So Joshua did what Moses had commanded and fought the army of Amalek. Meanwhile, Moses, Aaron, and Hur climbed to the top of a nearby hill. As long as Moses held up the staff in his hand, the Israelites had the advantage. But whenever he dropped his hand, the Amalekites gained the advantage. Moses’ arms soon became so tired he could no longer hold them up. So Aaron and Hur found a stone for him to sit on. Then they stood on each side of Moses, holding up his hands. So his hands held steady until sunset. As a result, Joshua overwhelmed the army of Amalek in battle.

After the victory, the Lord instructed Moses, “Write this down on a scroll as a permanent reminder, and read it aloud to Joshua: I will erase the memory of Amalek from under heaven.” Moses built an altar there and named it Yahweh-Nissi (which means “the Lord is my banner”). He said, “They have raised their fist against the Lord’s throne, so now the Lord will be at war with Amalek generation after generation.”

Reading: 1 Timothy 2:8 (NLT)

In every place of worship, I want men to pray with holy hands lifted up to God, free from anger and controversy.

Prayer

This day is Your gift to me; I take it, Lord, from Your hand and thank You for the wonder of it.

God be with me in this Your day, every day and every way, with me and for me in this Your day; and the love and affection of heaven be toward me.

+ All that I am and all that I do, Lord – I place into Your hands.
+ Everything I work for and hope for, Lord – I place in your hands.
+ The troubles that weary me and the thoughts that disturb me, Lord – I place in Your hands.
+ Each person that I pray for and each person I care for, Lord – I place in Your hands.

Hands, Lord, Your gift to us, we stretch them up to You. Always You Hold them.

“If My People with, Hear Our Prayer, O Lord.” – Protestant Reformed Mass Choir

Blessing

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

Morning Prayer: Mon, 05 Sep – Proverbs 28:13; James 2:12-13 ~ mercy given, mercy received

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

Opening Sentence

As I arise today, may the strength of God pilot me, the power of God uphold me, the wisdom of God guide me.

Morning Reading: Proverbs 28:13 (NLT)

People who conceal their sins will not prosper, but if they confess and turn from them, they will receive mercy.

Morning Reading: James 2:12-13 (NLT)

So whatever you say or whatever you do, remember that you will be judged by the law that sets you free. There will be no mercy for those who have not shown mercy to others. But if you have been merciful, God will be merciful when he judges you.

Prayer

Lord God, in the life of your incarnate Son, you have shown us the dignity of man’s labor. Lord, bless our work.

+ Thank you, Lord, for bringing us to this day; protect our lives and give us what we need.
+ Be with us, Lord, as we take up our daily tasks; remind us that it’s your world in which we live and work.
+ Help us, Lord, to serve you responsibly in the world; help us to build a just and peaceful society.
+ Stay with us, Lord, and with everyone we meet today; may we give your joy and your peace to the world.

King of heaven and earth, Lord God, rule over our hearts, minds and bodies this day. Sanctify us and, by the power of your Word and Spirit, guide our every thought, word and deed, so that now and forever your grace may free and save us. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

“God Be Merciful to Me” – Metropolitan Tabernacle, London

Blessing

Christ with me, Christ in me.

Christ before me, Christ behind me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me, Christ on my right, Christ on my left; Christ when I lie down, Christ when I sit down; Christ in the heart of everyone who thinks of me, Christ in the mouth of everyone who speaks of me; Christ in the eye that sees me, Christ in the ear that hears me.

Christ with me, Christ in me.

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

Morning Prayer: Sat, 03 Sep – Proverbs 15:22; Romans 12:14-16 ~ live in harmony

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

Opening Sentence

As I arise today, may the strength of God pilot me, the power of God uphold me, the wisdom of God guide me.

Morning Reading: Proverbs 15:22 (NLT)

Plans go wrong for lack of advice; many advisers bring success.

Morning Reading: Romans 12:14-16 (NLT)

Bless those who persecute you. Don’t curse them; pray that God will bless them. Be happy with those who are happy, and weep with those who weep. Live in harmony with each other. Don’t be too proud to enjoy the company of ordinary people. And don’t think you know it all!

Prayer

God the Father has adopted us as brothers and sisters of his only Son, and through the ages has stayed with us and kept us in his love. Lord, hear our prayer.

+ We pray for those who persecute us: bless them Lord.
+ We pray for those who are happy: may we readily enter into their joy.
+ We pray for those who weep and mourn: may we come along side them in their sorrow.
+ We pray for unity in the Church: may we set aside our divisions and find commonality in you.
+ We pray for humility: may we set aside our pride and enjoy the company of people who are different from us.
+ We pray for humility: may we listen and learn from people who are different from us.

God our Father, your sovereign rule is a rule of love, your providence is full of mercy for your people. Grant the spirit of wisdom to those you have placed in civil and spiritual authority over us, so that we may enter into your peace and live in harmony with one another. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

“perfect harmony movie last song”

Blessing

Christ with me, Christ in me.

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

Morning Prayer: Fri, 02 Sep – Proverbs 16:7; Ephesians 2:13-16 ~ Christ is our peace

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

Opening Sentence

As I arise today, may the strength of God pilot me, the power of God uphold me, the wisdom of God guide me.

Morning Reading: Proverbs 16:7 (NLT)

When people’s lives please the Lord, even their enemies are at peace with them.

Morning Reading: Ephesians 2:13-16 (NLT)

But now you have been united with Christ Jesus. Once you were far away from God, but now you have been brought near to him through the blood of Christ.

For Christ himself has brought peace to us. He united Jews and Gentiles into one people when, in his own body on the cross, he broke down the wall of hostility that separated us. He did this by ending the system of law with its commandments and regulations. He made peace between Jews and Gentiles by creating in himself one new people from the two groups. Together as one body, Christ reconciled both groups to God by means of his death on the cross, and our hostility toward each other was put to death.

Prayer

Praise to you, Heavenly Father, for your Son, my Lord Jesus Christ. Through the Holy Spirit he offered himself in sacrifice to you, that I might be delivered from death and selfishness, and be free to live in your peace.

+ I accept this new day as your gift; grant that I may live in newness of life.
+ You made all things, and keep all things in being; give me the insight to see your hand at work in them all.
+ Your Son sealed the new and everlasting covenant in his blood; help me to live by this gracious covenant and honor it.
+ Jesus died on the cross to reconcile all mankind; pour out your Spirit upon me that I may set aside my hostilities and prejudices toward others.

Almighty God, as in this morning prayer we offer you our praise, grant that in your kingdom, together with your saints, we may praise you with even greater joy. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

“Christ Has Broken Down the Wall” – Virginia Tech Wesley Foundation Singers

Blessing

Christ with me, Christ in me.

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

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