Tag: Morning Prayer

Morning Prayer: 30 July – 2 Peter 1:10-11 ~ hard work is the proof of faith

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

Opening Sentence

Work hard to show the results of your salvation, obeying God with deep reverence and fear. For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him. – Philippians 2:12-13 (NLT)

Morning Reading: 2 Peter 1:10-11 (NLT)

Samaritan's Purse Responding to Texas Tornadoes
Samaritan’s Purse
Responding to Texas Tornadoes

So, dear brothers and sisters, work hard to prove that you really are among those God has called and chosen. Do these things, and you will never fall away. Then God will give you a grand entrance into the eternal Kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Prayer

Christ Jesus became man to make us sons and daughters of God and he intercedes for us before God our Father. Hear us as we pray, Lord, and open to us the treasures of your love.

+ Thank you, Lord Jesus, for your mercy: make us as willing to offer mercy, as we are to receive mercy.
+ You have washed us clean in the waters of baptism: we consecrate our day to you.
+ Fill us with praise of you today: may we joyfully take your word with us wherever we may go.
+ Teach us to respond willingly to your word: may your word bear good fruit in us.
+ Give us courage when things go wrong: strengthen us with faith in you, with hope in your promises, and with love of your will.

Let the splendor of the Resurrection light up our hearts and minds, Lord, scattering the shadow of death and bringing us to the radiance of eternity. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

“Mercy” // Brave New World // Amanda Cook

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: 23 July – 2 Peter 3:13-15 ~ wait patiently with diligence and peace

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

Opening Sentence

I will give you a new heart, and put a new spirit in you.

Morning Reading: 2 Peter 3:13-15 (NLT)

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According to his promise we are waiting for new heavens and a new earth in which righteousness dwells.

Therefore, beloved, since you are waiting for these, be diligent to be found by him without spot or blemish, and at peace. And count the patience of our Lord as salvation, just as our beloved brother Paul also wrote to you according to the wisdom given him.

Prayer

God’s gift was not a spirit of timidity, but the Spirit of power and love, and self-control. With complete confidence we pray: Father, send us your Spirit.

+ Praise be to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ: in Christ you have given us every spiritual blessing.
+ By the power of the Holy Spirit, may Christ be born again today in our hearts.
+ May your Spirit lead us forward to open the eyes of the blind, to proclaim the Word of light, to reap together the harvest of life.
+ May our striving for your kingdom not fall short through selfishness or fear: may the universe be alive with the Spirit, and our homes be the pledge of a world redeemed.

All-powerful, eternal God, splendour of true light and never-ending day: at this return of the morning hour, chase away the night of sin and fill our minds with the glory of your coming. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

“Waiting Here For You” – Christy Nockels

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: 16 July – Philippians 2:14-15 ~ shining lights

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

Opening Sentence

Praise the Lord, all nations; all peoples, praise him. For his mercy is strong over us and his faithfulness is for ever.

Morning Reading: Philippians 2:14-15 (NLT)

live clean innocent lives shining

Do everything without complaining and arguing, so that no one can criticize you. Live clean, innocent lives as children of God, shining like bright lights in a world full of crooked and perverse people.

Prayer

Lord God, source and origin of our salvation, make our lives here on earth so proclaim your glory that we may praise you without ceasing in heaven. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Be Enthroned – Jeremy Riddle // Have It All

Blessing

The truth of the Lord will stand firm for ever. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end.

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

Morning Prayer: 09 July – Romans 12:14-16 – make me a blessing

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

Opening Sentence

Lord, we proclaim your love in the morning and your truth in the watches of the night.

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

bless those who persecute you

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!

Morning Prayer

Heavenly Father: you have adopted us as brothers and sisters of your only Son, and through the ages have stayed with us and kept us in your love. Lord, help us as we work – keeping in mind the needs of the world.

+ We pray for all who plan and build in our cities: give them respect for every human value.

  • Pour out your Spirit on artists, craftsmen, and musicians: may their work bring variety, joy, and inspiration to our lives.
  • Be with us as the cornerstone of all that we build: for we can do nothing well without your aid.

+ You have created us anew in the resurrection of your Son: give us the grace to bless those around us.

  • Bless our enemies and those who persecute us: that they may repent and turn to you.
  • Give us empathetic hearts: that we may enter into others joys and sorrows.
  • And may we never get tired of doing good.

Lord, we praise you with voice and mind and deed; and since life itself is your gift, may all we have and all we are be yours. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

“Make Me a Blessing” – Luther Barnes

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: 02 July – 2 Thessalonians 3:10-13 ~ earn your own living

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

Opening Sentence

It is you whom I invoke, O Lord. In the morning you hear me.

Morning Reading: 2 Thessalonians 3:10-13 (NLT)

on work

Even while we were with you, we gave you this command: “Those unwilling to work will not get to eat.”

Yet we hear that some of you are living idle lives, refusing to work and meddling in other people’s business. We command such people and urge them in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ to settle down and work to earn their own living. As for the rest of you, dear brothers and sisters, never get tired of doing good.

Morning Prayer

As the new day begins, praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ, in whom is the fullness of grace and the Spirit of God. Lord, give me your Spirit.

+ Praise you, Lord, I thank you for all your blessings.

  • Give me peace of mind and generosity of heart.
  • Grant me health and strength to do your will.

+ May your love be with me during the day; guide me in my work.
+ Be with all those who have asked for my prayers, and grant them all their needs.

Lord, be the beginning and end of all that I do and say. Prompt my actions with your grace, and complete them with your all-powerful help. Through my Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

“Be My Everything” – Brian Doersken

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!