O GOD, heavenly Father, who by your Son Jesus Christ hast promised to all those who seek your kingdom, and the righteousness thereof, all things necessary to their bodily sustenance; Send us, we beseech you, in this our necessity, such moderate rain and showers, that we may receive the fruits of the earth to our comfort, and to your honor; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 1928 Book of Common Prayer
1 Praise the LORD.
Praise the LORD, O my soul.
2 I will praise the LORD all my life;
I will sing praise to my God as long as I live.
3 Do not put your trust in princes,
in mortal men, who cannot save.
4 When their spirit departs, they return to the ground;
on that very day their plans come to nothing.
5 Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob,
whose hope is in the LORD his God,
6 the Maker of heaven and earth,
the sea, and everything in them—
the LORD, who remains faithful forever.
Psalm 146 New International Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading):
Deuteronomy 30:11-20 – 2 Corinthians 11:1-21a – Luke 19:1-10
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Friday, June 26, 2009
Father,
You are my Strength and my Salvation.
During this time of trouble and chaos, I depend on You. I find stability in my faith. My current situation may be uncertain, but Your love is as certain as the dawn. When doubt overwhelms me, I meditate on Your Word. No matter how unstable my world seems to be, You are my sure Foundation. Thank You, Lord, for Your promise to walk beside me throughout my journey, lifting me up when I'm weak and keeping my feet steady on the path. Amen.
(From "Everyday Prayers for Everyday Cares")
1 O God, you are my God, earnestly I seek you;
my soul thirsts for you, my body longs for you,
in a dry and weary land where there is no water.
2 I have seen you in the sanctuary
and beheld your power and your glory.
3 Because your love is better than life,
my lips will glorify you.
4 I will praise you as long as I live,
and in your name I will lift up my hands.
5 My soul will be satisfied as with the richest of foods;
with singing lips my mouth will praise you.
Psalm 63 New International Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading):
Deuteronomy 26:1-11 – 2 Corinthians 8:16-24 – Luke 18:9-14
You are my Strength and my Salvation.
During this time of trouble and chaos, I depend on You. I find stability in my faith. My current situation may be uncertain, but Your love is as certain as the dawn. When doubt overwhelms me, I meditate on Your Word. No matter how unstable my world seems to be, You are my sure Foundation. Thank You, Lord, for Your promise to walk beside me throughout my journey, lifting me up when I'm weak and keeping my feet steady on the path. Amen.
(From "Everyday Prayers for Everyday Cares")
1 O God, you are my God, earnestly I seek you;
my soul thirsts for you, my body longs for you,
in a dry and weary land where there is no water.
2 I have seen you in the sanctuary
and beheld your power and your glory.
3 Because your love is better than life,
my lips will glorify you.
4 I will praise you as long as I live,
and in your name I will lift up my hands.
5 My soul will be satisfied as with the richest of foods;
with singing lips my mouth will praise you.
Psalm 63 New International Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading):
Deuteronomy 26:1-11 – 2 Corinthians 8:16-24 – Luke 18:9-14
Thursday, June 25, 2009
the Presentation of the Augsburg Confession (Click on link to follow)
Father,
You are my Strength.
Whenever I need it, I know that Your strength is available to me. It is always there to empower me to do the right thing, to continue to fight the good fight of faith. I come to You right now, in need. Thank You, Lord, for hearing me and filling me with supernatural power to do what I must do. Thank You for giving me all I need to accomplish Your plan for my life. Amen.
(From "Everyday Prayers for Everyday Cares")
1 God is our refuge and strength,
an ever-present help in trouble.
2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way
and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea,
3 though its waters roar and foam
and the mountains quake with their surging.
4 There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God,
the holy place where the Most High dwells.
5 God is within her, she will not fall;
God will help her at break of day.
6 Nations are in uproar, kingdoms fall;
he lifts his voice, the earth melts.
7 The LORD Almighty is with us;
the God of Jacob is our fortress.
Psalm 46 New International Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading):
Deuteronomy 16:18-17:20 – 2 Corinthians 8:1-16 – Luke 18:1-8
Father,
You are my Strength.
Whenever I need it, I know that Your strength is available to me. It is always there to empower me to do the right thing, to continue to fight the good fight of faith. I come to You right now, in need. Thank You, Lord, for hearing me and filling me with supernatural power to do what I must do. Thank You for giving me all I need to accomplish Your plan for my life. Amen.
(From "Everyday Prayers for Everyday Cares")
1 God is our refuge and strength,
an ever-present help in trouble.
2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way
and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea,
3 though its waters roar and foam
and the mountains quake with their surging.
4 There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God,
the holy place where the Most High dwells.
5 God is within her, she will not fall;
God will help her at break of day.
6 Nations are in uproar, kingdoms fall;
he lifts his voice, the earth melts.
7 The LORD Almighty is with us;
the God of Jacob is our fortress.
Psalm 46 New International Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading):
Deuteronomy 16:18-17:20 – 2 Corinthians 8:1-16 – Luke 18:1-8
the Presentation of the Augsburg Confession (Click on link to follow)
Father,
You are my Strength.
Whenever I need it, I know that Your strength is available to me. It is always there to empower me to do the right thing, to continue to fight the good fight of faith. I come to You right now, in need. Thank You, Lord, for hearing me and filling me with supernatural power to do what I must do. Thank You for giving me all I need to accomplish Your plan for my life. Amen.
(From "Everyday Prayers for Everyday Cares")
1 God is our refuge and strength,
an ever-present help in trouble.
2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way
and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea,
3 though its waters roar and foam
and the mountains quake with their surging.
4 There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God,
the holy place where the Most High dwells.
5 God is within her, she will not fall;
God will help her at break of day.
6 Nations are in uproar, kingdoms fall;
he lifts his voice, the earth melts.
7 The LORD Almighty is with us;
the God of Jacob is our fortress.
Psalm 46 New International Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading):
Deuteronomy 16:18-17:20 – 2 Corinthians 8:1-16 – Luke 18:1-8
Father,
You are my Strength.
Whenever I need it, I know that Your strength is available to me. It is always there to empower me to do the right thing, to continue to fight the good fight of faith. I come to You right now, in need. Thank You, Lord, for hearing me and filling me with supernatural power to do what I must do. Thank You for giving me all I need to accomplish Your plan for my life. Amen.
(From "Everyday Prayers for Everyday Cares")
1 God is our refuge and strength,
an ever-present help in trouble.
2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way
and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea,
3 though its waters roar and foam
and the mountains quake with their surging.
4 There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God,
the holy place where the Most High dwells.
5 God is within her, she will not fall;
God will help her at break of day.
6 Nations are in uproar, kingdoms fall;
he lifts his voice, the earth melts.
7 The LORD Almighty is with us;
the God of Jacob is our fortress.
Psalm 46 New International Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading):
Deuteronomy 16:18-17:20 – 2 Corinthians 8:1-16 – Luke 18:1-8
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
the Nativity of John the Baptist (Click on link to follow)
Almighty God, by whose providence your servant John the Baptist was wonderfully born, and sent to prepare the way of your Son our Savior by preaching repentance: Make us so to follow his teaching and holy life, that we may truly repent according to his preaching; and, following his example, constantly speak the truth, boldly rebuke vice, and patiently suffer for the truth's sake; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.
1 O LORD, I call to you; come quickly to me.
Hear my voice when I call to you.
2 May my prayer be set before you like incense;
may the lifting up of my hands be like the evening sacrifice.
3 Set a guard over my mouth, O LORD;
keep watch over the door of my lips.
4 Let not my heart be drawn to what is evil,
to take part in wicked deeds with men who are evildoers;
let me not eat of their delicacies.
5 Let a righteous man [a] strike me—it is a kindness;
let him rebuke me—it is oil on my head.
My head will not refuse it.
Yet my prayer is ever against the deeds of evildoers;
6 their rulers will be thrown down from the cliffs,
and the wicked will learn that my words were well spoken.
Psalm 141 New International Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading):
Deuteronomy 13:1-11 – 2 Corinthians 7:2-16 – Luke 17:20-37
Almighty God, by whose providence your servant John the Baptist was wonderfully born, and sent to prepare the way of your Son our Savior by preaching repentance: Make us so to follow his teaching and holy life, that we may truly repent according to his preaching; and, following his example, constantly speak the truth, boldly rebuke vice, and patiently suffer for the truth's sake; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.
1 O LORD, I call to you; come quickly to me.
Hear my voice when I call to you.
2 May my prayer be set before you like incense;
may the lifting up of my hands be like the evening sacrifice.
3 Set a guard over my mouth, O LORD;
keep watch over the door of my lips.
4 Let not my heart be drawn to what is evil,
to take part in wicked deeds with men who are evildoers;
let me not eat of their delicacies.
5 Let a righteous man [a] strike me—it is a kindness;
let him rebuke me—it is oil on my head.
My head will not refuse it.
Yet my prayer is ever against the deeds of evildoers;
6 their rulers will be thrown down from the cliffs,
and the wicked will learn that my words were well spoken.
Psalm 141 New International Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading):
Deuteronomy 13:1-11 – 2 Corinthians 7:2-16 – Luke 17:20-37
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Father,
I find renewal in You.
I am tired and stressed. Therefore, I come to You for new strength. Every morning Your mercies are fresh, and every night I rest in Your care. Though my day may frazzle me, when I take time to be with You I am refreshed and renewed. You calm the storms of my life, and I find peace in Your presence. Thank You, Lord, for pouring out Your grace on my life again today. Amen.
(From "Everyday Prayers for Everyday Cares")
1 Help, LORD, for the godly are no more;
the faithful have vanished from among men.
2 Everyone lies to his neighbor;
their flattering lips speak with deception.
5 "Because of the oppression of the weak and the groaning of the needy,
I will now arise," says the LORD.
"I will protect them from those who malign them."
6 And the words of the LORD are flawless,
like silver refined in a furnace of clay, purified seven times.
7 O LORD, you will keep us safe
and protect us from such people forever.
8 The wicked freely strut about
when what is vile is honored among men.
Psalm 12 New International Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading):
Deuteronomy 12:1-12 – 2 Corinthians 6:3-7:1 – Luke 17:11-19
I find renewal in You.
I am tired and stressed. Therefore, I come to You for new strength. Every morning Your mercies are fresh, and every night I rest in Your care. Though my day may frazzle me, when I take time to be with You I am refreshed and renewed. You calm the storms of my life, and I find peace in Your presence. Thank You, Lord, for pouring out Your grace on my life again today. Amen.
(From "Everyday Prayers for Everyday Cares")
1 Help, LORD, for the godly are no more;
the faithful have vanished from among men.
2 Everyone lies to his neighbor;
their flattering lips speak with deception.
5 "Because of the oppression of the weak and the groaning of the needy,
I will now arise," says the LORD.
"I will protect them from those who malign them."
6 And the words of the LORD are flawless,
like silver refined in a furnace of clay, purified seven times.
7 O LORD, you will keep us safe
and protect us from such people forever.
8 The wicked freely strut about
when what is vile is honored among men.
Psalm 12 New International Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading):
Deuteronomy 12:1-12 – 2 Corinthians 6:3-7:1 – Luke 17:11-19
Monday, June 22, 2009
Alban the Martyr
Breathe in me, O Holy Spirit, that my thoughts may all be holy.Act in me, O Holy Spirit, that my work, too, may be holy.Draw my heart, O Holy Spirit, that I love but what is holy.Strengthen me, O Holy Spirit, to defend all that is holy.Guard me, then, O Holy Spirit, that I always may be holy.Amen.
- St. Augustine
1 In you, O LORD, I have taken refuge;
let me never be put to shame;
deliver me in your righteousness.
2 Turn your ear to me,
come quickly to my rescue;
be my rock of refuge,
a strong fortress to save me.
3 Since you are my rock and my fortress,
for the sake of your name lead and guide me.
4 Free me from the trap that is set for me,
for you are my refuge.
5 Into your hands I commit my spirit;
redeem me, O LORD, the God of truth.
Psalm 31 New International Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading):
Deuteronomy 11:13-19 – 2 Corinthians 5:11-6:2 – Luke 17:1-10
Breathe in me, O Holy Spirit, that my thoughts may all be holy.Act in me, O Holy Spirit, that my work, too, may be holy.Draw my heart, O Holy Spirit, that I love but what is holy.Strengthen me, O Holy Spirit, to defend all that is holy.Guard me, then, O Holy Spirit, that I always may be holy.Amen.
- St. Augustine
1 In you, O LORD, I have taken refuge;
let me never be put to shame;
deliver me in your righteousness.
2 Turn your ear to me,
come quickly to my rescue;
be my rock of refuge,
a strong fortress to save me.
3 Since you are my rock and my fortress,
for the sake of your name lead and guide me.
4 Free me from the trap that is set for me,
for you are my refuge.
5 Into your hands I commit my spirit;
redeem me, O LORD, the God of truth.
Psalm 31 New International Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading):
Deuteronomy 11:13-19 – 2 Corinthians 5:11-6:2 – Luke 17:1-10
Friday, June 19, 2009
As I stand on my porch and watch the stunning sunrise, I am awestruck. And I want to ask - just how do You do it? Every sunrise, every sunset is different, yet each is incredibly splendid. Thank You for the beauty You have created. Created for my pure pleasure. It's all around me in every shape and form, in the sounds and songs of life and in the hearts of others.
Please, Father, just keep me always mindful of the wonders You've placed here for me. For the many colors of Your love, I thank You. Amen.
(Carolyn Y. Rickman)
1 I rejoiced with those who said to me,
"Let us go to the house of the LORD."
2 Our feet are standing
in your gates, O Jerusalem.
6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem:
"May those who love you be secure.
7 May there be peace within your walls
and security within your citadels."
8 For the sake of my brothers and friends,
I will say, "Peace be within you."
9 For the sake of the house of the LORD our God,
I will seek your prosperity.
Psalm 122 New International Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading):
Deuteronomy 5:1-22 – 2 Corinthians 4:1-12 – Luke 16:10-18
Please, Father, just keep me always mindful of the wonders You've placed here for me. For the many colors of Your love, I thank You. Amen.
(Carolyn Y. Rickman)
1 I rejoiced with those who said to me,
"Let us go to the house of the LORD."
2 Our feet are standing
in your gates, O Jerusalem.
6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem:
"May those who love you be secure.
7 May there be peace within your walls
and security within your citadels."
8 For the sake of my brothers and friends,
I will say, "Peace be within you."
9 For the sake of the house of the LORD our God,
I will seek your prosperity.
Psalm 122 New International Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading):
Deuteronomy 5:1-22 – 2 Corinthians 4:1-12 – Luke 16:10-18
Thursday, June 18, 2009
I try to pray; words don’t come. I toss and turn and feel nothing. My mind is dry, my heart is dull, my soul longs for life. Hear my silent cry, my God, hear me. Let me not be a shriveled reed or an empty shell. Breathe on me and make me whole. Give me passion that I may love. Then shall my tongue praise your holy name with words I do not yet know. So be it.
- Vienna Cobb Anderson
1 I will sing of your love and justice;
to you, O LORD, I will sing praise.
2 I will be careful to lead a blameless life—when will you come to me?
I will walk in my house with blameless heart.
3 I will set before my eyes no vile thing.
The deeds of faithless men I hate; they will not cling to me.
4 Men of perverse heart shall be far from me;
I will have nothing to do with evil.
5 Whoever slanders his neighbor in secret, him will I put to silence;
whoever has haughty eyes and a proud heart, him will I not endure.
6 My eyes will be on the faithful in the land, that they may dwell with me;
he whose walk is blameless will minister to me.
Psalm 101 New International Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading):
Deuteronomy 4:32-40 – 2 Corinthians 3:1-18 – Luke 16:1-9
- Vienna Cobb Anderson
1 I will sing of your love and justice;
to you, O LORD, I will sing praise.
2 I will be careful to lead a blameless life—when will you come to me?
I will walk in my house with blameless heart.
3 I will set before my eyes no vile thing.
The deeds of faithless men I hate; they will not cling to me.
4 Men of perverse heart shall be far from me;
I will have nothing to do with evil.
5 Whoever slanders his neighbor in secret, him will I put to silence;
whoever has haughty eyes and a proud heart, him will I not endure.
6 My eyes will be on the faithful in the land, that they may dwell with me;
he whose walk is blameless will minister to me.
Psalm 101 New International Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading):
Deuteronomy 4:32-40 – 2 Corinthians 3:1-18 – Luke 16:1-9
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Father,
You enable me to look at others with compassion.
It is easy to magnify the faults of others and to take offense or hold a grudge. It is easy to complain about how I am being mistreated or how another person is letting You down. Help me, Lord, to see beyond my own judgments and see that person as You see him or her. Teach me to treat others with compassion rather than focusing on my own correctness. Amen.
(From "Everyday Prayers for Everyday Cares")
1 Praise awaits [a] you, O God, in Zion;
to you our vows will be fulfilled.
2 O you who hear prayer,
to you all men will come.
3 When we were overwhelmed by sins,
you forgave [b] our transgressions.
4 Blessed are those you choose and bring near to live in your courts!
We are filled with the good things of your house, of your holy temple.
5 You answer us with awesome deeds of righteousness,
O God our Savior, the hope of all the ends of the earth and of the farthest seas,
6 who formed the mountains by your power,
having armed yourself with strength,
Psalm 65 New International Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading):
Deuteronomy 4:25-31 – 2 Corinthians 1:23-2:17 – Luke 15:1-2, 11-32
You enable me to look at others with compassion.
It is easy to magnify the faults of others and to take offense or hold a grudge. It is easy to complain about how I am being mistreated or how another person is letting You down. Help me, Lord, to see beyond my own judgments and see that person as You see him or her. Teach me to treat others with compassion rather than focusing on my own correctness. Amen.
(From "Everyday Prayers for Everyday Cares")
1 Praise awaits [a] you, O God, in Zion;
to you our vows will be fulfilled.
2 O you who hear prayer,
to you all men will come.
3 When we were overwhelmed by sins,
you forgave [b] our transgressions.
4 Blessed are those you choose and bring near to live in your courts!
We are filled with the good things of your house, of your holy temple.
5 You answer us with awesome deeds of righteousness,
O God our Savior, the hope of all the ends of the earth and of the farthest seas,
6 who formed the mountains by your power,
having armed yourself with strength,
Psalm 65 New International Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading):
Deuteronomy 4:25-31 – 2 Corinthians 1:23-2:17 – Luke 15:1-2, 11-32
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
O God, it is your will to hold both heaven and earth in a single peace. Let the design of your great love shine on the waste of our anger and sorrow, and give peace to your Church, peace among nations, peace in our homes, and peace in our hearts, through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
From the Lutheran Book of Worship
1 Save me, O God, by your name;
vindicate me by your might.
2 Hear my prayer, O God;
listen to the words of my mouth.
3 Strangers are attacking me;
ruthless men seek my life—
men without regard for God.
4 Surely God is my help;
the Lord is the one who sustains me.
5 Let evil recoil on those who slander me;
in your faithfulness destroy them.
6 I will sacrifice a freewill offering to you;
I will praise your name, O LORD,
for it is good.
Psalm 54 New International Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading):
Deuteronomy 4:15-24 – 2 Corinthians 1:12-22 – Luke 15:1-11
From the Lutheran Book of Worship
1 Save me, O God, by your name;
vindicate me by your might.
2 Hear my prayer, O God;
listen to the words of my mouth.
3 Strangers are attacking me;
ruthless men seek my life—
men without regard for God.
4 Surely God is my help;
the Lord is the one who sustains me.
5 Let evil recoil on those who slander me;
in your faithfulness destroy them.
6 I will sacrifice a freewill offering to you;
I will praise your name, O LORD,
for it is good.
Psalm 54 New International Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading):
Deuteronomy 4:15-24 – 2 Corinthians 1:12-22 – Luke 15:1-11
Monday, June 15, 2009
O GOD, heavenly Father, who by your Son Jesus Christ hast promised to all those who seek your kingdom, and the righteousness thereof, all things necessary to their bodily sustenance; Send us, we beseech you, in this our necessity, such moderate rain and showers, that we may receive the fruits of the earth to our comfort, and to your honor; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 1928 Book of Common Prayer
1 Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me,
for in you my soul takes refuge.
I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings
until the disaster has passed.
2 I cry out to God Most High,
to God, who fulfills {his purpose} for me.
3 He sends from heaven and saves me,
rebuking those who hotly pursue me;
God sends his love and his faithfulness.
4 I am in the midst of lions;
I lie among ravenous beasts—
men whose teeth are spears and arrows,
whose tongues are sharp swords.
5 Be exalted, O God, above the heavens;
let your glory be over all the earth.
Psalm 57 New International Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading):
Deuteronomy 4:9-14 – 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 – Luke 14:25-35
1 Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me,
for in you my soul takes refuge.
I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings
until the disaster has passed.
2 I cry out to God Most High,
to God, who fulfills {his purpose} for me.
3 He sends from heaven and saves me,
rebuking those who hotly pursue me;
God sends his love and his faithfulness.
4 I am in the midst of lions;
I lie among ravenous beasts—
men whose teeth are spears and arrows,
whose tongues are sharp swords.
5 Be exalted, O God, above the heavens;
let your glory be over all the earth.
Psalm 57 New International Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading):
Deuteronomy 4:9-14 – 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 – Luke 14:25-35
Friday, June 5, 2009
Boniface, Missionary to Germany (Click on the underlined link for more)
Eternal God, the refuge and help of all your children, we praise you for all you have given us, for all you have done for us, for all that you are to us. In our weakness, you are our strength, in our darkness, you are light, in our sorrow you are comfort and peace. We cannot number your blessings, we cannot declare your love: For all your blessings we bless you. May we live as in your presence, and love the things that you love, and serve you in our daily lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Boniface, Archbishop of Mainz
1 Not to us, O LORD, not to us but to your name be the glory,
because of your love and faithfulness.
2 Why do the nations say, "Where is their God?"
3 Our God is in heaven; he does whatever pleases him.
4 But their idols are silver and gold,
made by the hands of men.
5 They have mouths, but cannot speak,
eyes, but they cannot see;
6 they have ears, but cannot hear,
noses, but they cannot smell;
7 they have hands, but cannot feel, feet, but they cannot walk;
nor can they utter a sound with their throats.
8 Those who make them will be like them,
and so will all who trust in them.
Psalm 115 New International Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading):
Isaiah 66:1-6 – 2 Timothy 4:1-8 – Luke 12:32-48
Eternal God, the refuge and help of all your children, we praise you for all you have given us, for all you have done for us, for all that you are to us. In our weakness, you are our strength, in our darkness, you are light, in our sorrow you are comfort and peace. We cannot number your blessings, we cannot declare your love: For all your blessings we bless you. May we live as in your presence, and love the things that you love, and serve you in our daily lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Boniface, Archbishop of Mainz
1 Not to us, O LORD, not to us but to your name be the glory,
because of your love and faithfulness.
2 Why do the nations say, "Where is their God?"
3 Our God is in heaven; he does whatever pleases him.
4 But their idols are silver and gold,
made by the hands of men.
5 They have mouths, but cannot speak,
eyes, but they cannot see;
6 they have ears, but cannot hear,
noses, but they cannot smell;
7 they have hands, but cannot feel, feet, but they cannot walk;
nor can they utter a sound with their throats.
8 Those who make them will be like them,
and so will all who trust in them.
Psalm 115 New International Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
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Isaiah 66:1-6 – 2 Timothy 4:1-8 – Luke 12:32-48
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Almighty God, who hast so linked our lives one with another that all we do affects, for good or ill, all other lives: So guide us in the work we do, that we may do it not for self alone, but for the common good; and, as we seek a proper return for our own labor, make us mindful of the rightful aspirations of other workers, and arouse our concern for those who are out of work; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen. Book of Common Prayer 1979
1 The LORD reigns, let the earth be glad;
let the distant shores rejoice.
2 Clouds and thick darkness surround him;
righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.
3 Fire goes before him
and consumes his foes on every side.
4 His lightning lights up the world;
the earth sees and trembles.
5 The mountains melt like wax before the LORD,
before the Lord of all the earth.
6 The heavens proclaim his righteousness,
and all the peoples see his glory.
Psalm 97 New International Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
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Isaiah 65:17-25 – 2 Timothy 3:1-17 – Luke 12:13-31
1 The LORD reigns, let the earth be glad;
let the distant shores rejoice.
2 Clouds and thick darkness surround him;
righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.
3 Fire goes before him
and consumes his foes on every side.
4 His lightning lights up the world;
the earth sees and trembles.
5 The mountains melt like wax before the LORD,
before the Lord of all the earth.
6 The heavens proclaim his righteousness,
and all the peoples see his glory.
Psalm 97 New International Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
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Isaiah 65:17-25 – 2 Timothy 3:1-17 – Luke 12:13-31
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Father, Your joy is eternal. During our life on earth, I have shed many tears and suffered many losses. But each time, You have reminded me that there will be no tears in my heavenly home -- the one I will share with You for eternity. In that place, You have promised to wipe away the tears from my eyes and take away all pain. You will pour out Your joy on me. Today as I struggle with painful situations, help me to keep my eyes on Your promise of eternal life. Amen.(From "Everyday Prayers for Everyday Cares")
1 Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked
or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers.
2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD,
and on his law he meditates day and night.
3 He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season
and whose leaf does not wither.
Whatever he does prospers.
4 Not so the wicked!
They are like chaff that the wind blows away.
5 Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment,
nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous.
6 For the LORD watches over the way of the righteous,
but the way of the wicked will perish.
Psalm 1 New International Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
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Isaiah 65:1-12 – 2 Timothy 2:14-26 – Luke 11:53-12:12
1 Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked
or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers.
2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD,
and on his law he meditates day and night.
3 He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season
and whose leaf does not wither.
Whatever he does prospers.
4 Not so the wicked!
They are like chaff that the wind blows away.
5 Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment,
nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous.
6 For the LORD watches over the way of the righteous,
but the way of the wicked will perish.
Psalm 1 New International Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
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Isaiah 65:1-12 – 2 Timothy 2:14-26 – Luke 11:53-12:12
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Blandina and Her Companions, Martyrs at Lyons, ca. 177 (Click on link for more)
Thank you, Lord, for challenging me to decide to serve you. The world is constantly tempting me to become absorbed in things of no eternal value. Give me courage to stand up for you in all that I do. Help me be your loving witness to family and friends so that they, too, will want to serve you. Amen.(From "Daily Texts")
1 When the LORD brought back the captives to Zion,
we were like men who dreamed.
2 Our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with songs of joy.
Then it was said among the nations, "The LORD has done great things for them."
3 The LORD has done great things for us,
and we are filled with joy.
4 Restore our fortunes, O LORD,
like streams in the Negev.
5 Those who sow in tears
will reap with songs of joy.
6 He who goes out weeping, carrying seed to sow,
will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with him.
Psalm 126 New International Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
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Isaiah 63:15-64:9 – 2 Timothy 1:15-2:13 – Luke 11:37-52
Thank you, Lord, for challenging me to decide to serve you. The world is constantly tempting me to become absorbed in things of no eternal value. Give me courage to stand up for you in all that I do. Help me be your loving witness to family and friends so that they, too, will want to serve you. Amen.(From "Daily Texts")
1 When the LORD brought back the captives to Zion,
we were like men who dreamed.
2 Our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with songs of joy.
Then it was said among the nations, "The LORD has done great things for them."
3 The LORD has done great things for us,
and we are filled with joy.
4 Restore our fortunes, O LORD,
like streams in the Negev.
5 Those who sow in tears
will reap with songs of joy.
6 He who goes out weeping, carrying seed to sow,
will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with him.
Psalm 126 New International Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading):
Isaiah 63:15-64:9 – 2 Timothy 1:15-2:13 – Luke 11:37-52
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