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Morning Prayer: Thu, 09 Mar – Matthew 3:17; Matthew 17:5; John 12:28 ~ glorify and enjoy

Thursday 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: Matthew 3:17 (NLT)

The Baptism of Jesus

And a voice from heaven said, “This is my dearly loved Son, who brings me great joy.”
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Reading: Matthew 17:5 (NLT)

The Transfiguration of Jesus

But even as he spoke, a bright cloud overshadowed them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is my dearly loved Son, who brings me great joy. Listen to him.”
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Reading: John 12:28 (NLT)

The Death of Jesus

“Father, bring glory to your name.”

Then a voice spoke from heaven, saying, “I have already brought glory to my name, and I will do so again.”
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Prayer:

Heavenly Father: you have made me to glorify your name and to enjoy you forever. Show me how –

+ In remembering my Baptism – my repentance from sin, my rebirth as your child, my remaining in you – may I bring you great joy.
+ In listening to your Word and Spirit – growing in wisdom, maturity and favor with you and all people – may I bring you great joy.
+ In humbling myself, letting go of my pride, even dying to myself, that your name may be glorified – may I bring you great joy.

Heavenly Father: it is no secret that I am a work in progress with a long way to go to become all that you have made me to be. Strengthen me today and fill me with your Spirit that I may take up my cross and follow my Lord Jesus to your eternal delight and the glory of your name. Amen.
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“Ever Be” – Kalley Heiligenthal


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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: 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: Tue, 07 Mar – Isaiah 41:10; 1 John 4:16-18 ~ His love expels our fear

Tuesday 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: Isaiah 41:10 (NLT)

Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.
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Reading: 1 John 4:16-18 (NLT)

leave-it-all

We know how much God loves us, and we have put our trust in his love.

God is love, and all who live in love live in God, and God lives in them. And as we live in God, our love grows more perfect…. Such love has no fear, because perfect love expels all fear.
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Prayer:

Heavenly Father: you are my God and I am your child – you love me, you are with me, and you always want the best for me.

+ Make me strong as I face the challenges of the day.
+ Take my hand and guide me throughout the day.
+ Hold me up and keep me standing firm throughout the day
+ Expel any fear and anxiety I may have with your perfect love for me.

Heavenly Father: No matter what I face today, I will look to you for deliverance and abide in your loving presence. Through my Lord 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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“No Longer Slaves” – Jonathan David & Melissa Helser


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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: Mon, 06 Mar – Psalm 32:8; 1 John 3:1a ~ good, good Father

Monday 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 32:8 (NLT)

good Father

The Lord says, “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you….”
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Reading: 1 John 3:1a (NLT)

See how very much our Father loves us, for he calls us his children, and that is what we are!
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Prayer:

Heavenly Father: your watchful eye is caring for me. I am protected, safe, and free.

+ Watch over me when I am lonely, tired and worn.
+ Watch over me when I stumble and fall.
+ Watch over me when I am helpless, too weak to stand.
+ Watch over me when I need your tender mercy.
+ Watch over me day in and day out.

Thank you, heavenly Father: you hold me in safety, with comfort and care. You speak to me gently, I have nothing to fear. I am protected, safe, and free. Through my Lord 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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“Good Good Father” – Chris Tomlin


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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: Sat, 04 Mar – Genesis 41:1, 14; Isaiah 49:13-16 ~ never forgotten

Saturday after Ash Wednesday

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

Opening Sentences

O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us. 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. Amen.
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Reading: Genesis 41:1, 14 (NLT)

Two full years later…
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Pharaoh sent for Joseph….
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Reading: Isaiah 49:13-16 (NLT)

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Sing for joy, O heavens! Rejoice, O earth! Burst into song, O mountains! For the Lord has comforted his people and will have compassion on them in their suffering.

Yet Jerusalem says, “The Lord has deserted us; the Lord has forgotten us.”

“Never! Can a mother forget her nursing child? Can she feel no love for the child she has borne? But even if that were possible, I would not forget you! See, I have written your name on the palms of my hands. Always in my mind is a picture of Jerusalem’s walls in ruins….”
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Prayer:

Father in heaven: you have written my name on your hand as a reminder of your steadfast love for me – your adopted child.

+ Grant me your peace when I’m troubled.
+ Grant me your guidance when I’m confused.
+ Grant me your wisdom when I’m foolish.
+ Grant me your heart when I’m indifferent.
+ Grant me your mercy when I’m suffering.
+ Grant me your protection when I’m overwhelmed.
+ Grant me your healing when I’m sick.

Thank you, heavenly Father, for your loving kindness to me in good times and bad. Fill me with songs of joy, that I may glorify your name. Through Jesus Christ, your Son and my Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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“Blessed Be Your Name” – Maranatha! Music


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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!