Father,
You help me become more patient.
You know how impatient I can be. I want solutions to my problems and resolutions to my dilemmas right now -- right away. Teach me, Lord, to learn the lessons of the patient farmer waiting for his field to grow. As I wait for You to help me sort out my circumstances, place in me a patient and hopeful heart -- a heart that is pleasing to You. Amen.
(From "Everyday Prayers for Everyday Cares")
1 I waited patiently for the Lord;
he inclined to me and heard my cry.
2 He drew me up from the desolate pit, out of the miry bog,
and set my feet upon a rock, making my steps secure.
3 He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God.
Many will see and fear, and put their trust in the Lord.
4 Happy are those who make the Lord their trust,
who do not turn to the proud, to those who go astray after false gods.
5You have multiplied, O Lord my God, your wondrous deeds and your thoughts towards us;
none can compare with you.
Were I to proclaim and tell of them, they would be more than can be counted.
6 Sacrifice and offering you do not desire, but you have given me an open ear.*
Burnt-offering and sin-offering you have not required.
Psalm 40 New Revised Standard Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading)
Genesis 40:1-23 - 1 Corinthians 3:16-23 - Mark 2:13-22
Friday, February 26, 2010
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Our Father, forgive all our misdeeds and wipe away our sin, for you are great and compassionate; your mercy knows no bounds.My heart lies before you, O my God. Look deep within it.See these memories of mine, for you are my hope.
- St. Augustine
1The mighty one, God the Lord,
speaks and summons the earth
from the rising of the sun to its setting.
2Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty,
God shines forth.
3Our God comes and does not keep silence,
before him is a devouring fire,
and a mighty tempest all around him.
4He calls to the heavens above
and to the earth, that he may judge his people:
5‘Gather to me my faithful ones,
who made a covenant with me by sacrifice!’
6The heavens declare his righteousness,
for God himself is judge.
Psalm 50 New Revised Standard Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading)
Genesis 39:1-23 - 1 Corinthians 2:14-3:15 - Mark 2:1-12
- St. Augustine
1The mighty one, God the Lord,
speaks and summons the earth
from the rising of the sun to its setting.
2Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty,
God shines forth.
3Our God comes and does not keep silence,
before him is a devouring fire,
and a mighty tempest all around him.
4He calls to the heavens above
and to the earth, that he may judge his people:
5‘Gather to me my faithful ones,
who made a covenant with me by sacrifice!’
6The heavens declare his righteousness,
for God himself is judge.
Psalm 50 New Revised Standard Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading)
Genesis 39:1-23 - 1 Corinthians 2:14-3:15 - Mark 2:1-12
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
St Matthias, Apostle
O Almighty God, who in the place of Judas chose your faithful servant Matthias to be numbered among the Twelve: Grant that your Church, being delivered from false apostles, may always be ordered and guided by faithful and true pastors; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
1O Lord, who may abide in your tent?
Who may dwell on your holy hill?
2Those who walk blamelessly, and do what is right,
and speak the truth from their heart;
3who do not slander with their tongue,
and do no evil to their friends,
nor take up a reproach against their neighbors;
4in whose eyes the wicked are despised,
but who honor those who fear the Lord;
who stand by their oath even to their hurt;
5who do not lend money at interest,
and do not take a bribe against the innocent.
Those who do these things shall never be moved.
Psalm 15 New Revised Standard Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading)
Genesis 37:25-36 - 1 Corinthians 2:1-13 - Mark 1:29-45
O Almighty God, who in the place of Judas chose your faithful servant Matthias to be numbered among the Twelve: Grant that your Church, being delivered from false apostles, may always be ordered and guided by faithful and true pastors; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
1O Lord, who may abide in your tent?
Who may dwell on your holy hill?
2Those who walk blamelessly, and do what is right,
and speak the truth from their heart;
3who do not slander with their tongue,
and do no evil to their friends,
nor take up a reproach against their neighbors;
4in whose eyes the wicked are despised,
but who honor those who fear the Lord;
who stand by their oath even to their hurt;
5who do not lend money at interest,
and do not take a bribe against the innocent.
Those who do these things shall never be moved.
Psalm 15 New Revised Standard Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading)
Genesis 37:25-36 - 1 Corinthians 2:1-13 - Mark 1:29-45
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
– Polycarp- Bishop of Smyrna and Martyr
O God, the maker of heaven and earth, who gave to your venerable servant, the holy and gentle Polycarp, boldness to confess Jesus Christ as King and Savior, and steadfastness to die for his faith: Give us grace, following his example, to share the cup of Christ and rise to eternal life; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
1I lift up my eyes to the hills—
from where will my help come?
2My help comes from the Lord,
who made heaven and earth.
3He will not let your foot be moved;
he who keeps you will not slumber.
5The Lord is your keeper;
the Lord is your shade at your right hand.
7The Lord will keep you from all evil;
he will keep your life.
8The Lord will keep
your going out and your coming in
from this time on and for evermore.
Psalm 121 New Revised Standard Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
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Genesis 37:12-24 - 1 Corinthians 1:20-31 - Mark 1:14-28
O God, the maker of heaven and earth, who gave to your venerable servant, the holy and gentle Polycarp, boldness to confess Jesus Christ as King and Savior, and steadfastness to die for his faith: Give us grace, following his example, to share the cup of Christ and rise to eternal life; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
1I lift up my eyes to the hills—
from where will my help come?
2My help comes from the Lord,
who made heaven and earth.
3He will not let your foot be moved;
he who keeps you will not slumber.
5The Lord is your keeper;
the Lord is your shade at your right hand.
7The Lord will keep you from all evil;
he will keep your life.
8The Lord will keep
your going out and your coming in
from this time on and for evermore.
Psalm 121 New Revised Standard Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading)
Genesis 37:12-24 - 1 Corinthians 1:20-31 - Mark 1:14-28
Friday, February 19, 2010
Father,
You bless my work.
Thank You for teaching me that I can take pride in my work because I do it for You. That keeps me working to faithfully do what needs to be done to the best of my ability. Sometimes, I know that I've done a good job and even though no one else seems to have noticed, I will not allow myself to become frustrated or discouraged because I know You noticed and You are pleased with me. Amen.
(From "Everyday Prayers for Everyday Cares")
3Yet you are holy,
enthroned on the praises of Israel.
4In you our ancestors trusted;
they trusted, and you delivered them.
5To you they cried, and were saved;
in you they trusted, and were not put to shame.
6But I am a worm, and not human;
scorned by others, and despised by the people.
7All who see me mock at me;
they make mouths at me, they shake their heads;
8‘Commit your cause to the Lord; let him deliver—
let him rescue the one in whom he delights!’
Psalm 22 New Revised Standard Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
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Ezekiel 18:1-32 - Philippians 4:1-9 - John 17:9-19
You bless my work.
Thank You for teaching me that I can take pride in my work because I do it for You. That keeps me working to faithfully do what needs to be done to the best of my ability. Sometimes, I know that I've done a good job and even though no one else seems to have noticed, I will not allow myself to become frustrated or discouraged because I know You noticed and You are pleased with me. Amen.
(From "Everyday Prayers for Everyday Cares")
3Yet you are holy,
enthroned on the praises of Israel.
4In you our ancestors trusted;
they trusted, and you delivered them.
5To you they cried, and were saved;
in you they trusted, and were not put to shame.
6But I am a worm, and not human;
scorned by others, and despised by the people.
7All who see me mock at me;
they make mouths at me, they shake their heads;
8‘Commit your cause to the Lord; let him deliver—
let him rescue the one in whom he delights!’
Psalm 22 New Revised Standard Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading)
Ezekiel 18:1-32 - Philippians 4:1-9 - John 17:9-19
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Martin Luther
O God, our refuge and our strength, who raised up your servant Martin Luther to reform and renew your Church in the light of your word: Defend and purify the Church in our own day and grant that, through faith, we may boldly proclaim the riches of your grace, which you have made known in Jesus Christ our Savior, who, with you and the Holy Spirit, lives and reigns, one God, now and for ever.
(From Lesser Feasts and Fasts)
1God is our refuge and strength,
a very present* help in trouble.
2Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change,
though the mountains shake in the heart of the sea;
3though its waters roar and foam,
though the mountains tremble with its tumult.
4There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God,
the holy habitation of the Most High.
5God is in the midst of the city;* it shall not be moved;
God will help it when the morning dawns.
6The nations are in an uproar, the kingdoms totter;
he utters his voice, the earth melts.
7The Lord of hosts is with us;
the God of Jacob is our refuge.*
Psalm 46 New Revised Standard Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading)
Habakkuk 3:1-18 - Philippians 3:12-21 - John 17:1-8
O God, our refuge and our strength, who raised up your servant Martin Luther to reform and renew your Church in the light of your word: Defend and purify the Church in our own day and grant that, through faith, we may boldly proclaim the riches of your grace, which you have made known in Jesus Christ our Savior, who, with you and the Holy Spirit, lives and reigns, one God, now and for ever.
(From Lesser Feasts and Fasts)
1God is our refuge and strength,
a very present* help in trouble.
2Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change,
though the mountains shake in the heart of the sea;
3though its waters roar and foam,
though the mountains tremble with its tumult.
4There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God,
the holy habitation of the Most High.
5God is in the midst of the city;* it shall not be moved;
God will help it when the morning dawns.
6The nations are in an uproar, the kingdoms totter;
he utters his voice, the earth melts.
7The Lord of hosts is with us;
the God of Jacob is our refuge.*
Psalm 46 New Revised Standard Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading)
Habakkuk 3:1-18 - Philippians 3:12-21 - John 17:1-8
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Ash Wednesday
Father in Heaven,
the light of your truth bestows sight to the darkness of sinful eyes.
May this season of repentance bring us the blessing of Your forgiveness
and the gift of Your light.
Grant this through Christ our Lord.
1Happy are those whose transgression is forgiven,
whose sin is covered.
2Happy are those to whom the Lord imputes no iniquity,
and in whose spirit there is no deceit.
3While I kept silence, my body wasted away
through my groaning all day long.
4For day and night your hand was heavy upon me;
my strength was dried up* as by the heat of summer.
5Then I acknowledged my sin to you,
and I did not hide my iniquity;
I said, ‘I will confess my transgressions to the Lord’,
and you forgave the guilt of my sin.
6Therefore let all who are faithful offer prayer to you;
at a time of distress, the rush of mighty waters shall not reach them.
Psalm 32 New Revised Standard Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading)
Amos 5:6-15 - Hebrews 12:1-14 - Luke 18:9-14
Father in Heaven,
the light of your truth bestows sight to the darkness of sinful eyes.
May this season of repentance bring us the blessing of Your forgiveness
and the gift of Your light.
Grant this through Christ our Lord.
1Happy are those whose transgression is forgiven,
whose sin is covered.
2Happy are those to whom the Lord imputes no iniquity,
and in whose spirit there is no deceit.
3While I kept silence, my body wasted away
through my groaning all day long.
4For day and night your hand was heavy upon me;
my strength was dried up* as by the heat of summer.
5Then I acknowledged my sin to you,
and I did not hide my iniquity;
I said, ‘I will confess my transgressions to the Lord’,
and you forgave the guilt of my sin.
6Therefore let all who are faithful offer prayer to you;
at a time of distress, the rush of mighty waters shall not reach them.
Psalm 32 New Revised Standard Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading)
Amos 5:6-15 - Hebrews 12:1-14 - Luke 18:9-14
Monday, February 15, 2010
I entreat you, O Lord, holy Father, everlasting God, command the way of your truth and the knowledge of you to be shown to your servants who wander in doubt and uncertainty amid the darkness of this world; that the eyes of their souls may be opened, and they may acknowledge you, the One God, the Father in the Son, and the Son in the Father, with the Holy Spirit, and enjoy the fruit of this confession, both here and in the world to come; through Jesus Christ our Lord.Gregorian according to Pamelius
4Make me to know your ways, O Lord;
teach me your paths.
5Lead me in your truth, and teach me,
for you are the God of my salvation;
for you I wait all day long.
6Be mindful of your mercy, O Lord, and of your steadfast love,
for they have been from of old.
7Do not remember the sins of my youth or my transgressions;
according to your steadfast love remember me,
for your goodness’ sake, O Lord!
8Good and upright is the Lord;
therefore he instructs sinners in the way.
9He leads the humble in what is right,
and teaches the humble his way.
Psalm 25 New Revised Standard Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading)
Proverbs 27:1-12 - Philippians 2:1-13 - John 18:15-27
4Make me to know your ways, O Lord;
teach me your paths.
5Lead me in your truth, and teach me,
for you are the God of my salvation;
for you I wait all day long.
6Be mindful of your mercy, O Lord, and of your steadfast love,
for they have been from of old.
7Do not remember the sins of my youth or my transgressions;
according to your steadfast love remember me,
for your goodness’ sake, O Lord!
8Good and upright is the Lord;
therefore he instructs sinners in the way.
9He leads the humble in what is right,
and teaches the humble his way.
Psalm 25 New Revised Standard Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading)
Proverbs 27:1-12 - Philippians 2:1-13 - John 18:15-27
Friday, February 12, 2010
Bring Me Home to Thy Fold
O good shepherd, seek me out, and bring me home to thy fold again.Deal favorably with me according to thy good pleasure,till I may dwell in thy house all the days of my life,and praise you for ever and ever with them that are there.
- Jerome (c. 342-420)
8 Hear, O my people, while I admonish you;
O Israel, if you would but listen to me!
9 There shall be no strange god among you;
you shall not bow down to a foreign god.
10 I am the Lord your God,
who brought you up out of the land of Egypt.
Open your mouth wide and I will fill it.
11 ‘But my people did not listen to my voice;
Israel would not submit to me.
12 So I gave them over to their stubborn hearts,
to follow their own counsels.
13 O that my people would listen to me,
that Israel would walk in my ways!
Psalm 81 New Revised Standard Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading)
Genesis 27:46; 28:1-4,10-22 - Hebrews 13:17-25 - John 8:33-47
O good shepherd, seek me out, and bring me home to thy fold again.Deal favorably with me according to thy good pleasure,till I may dwell in thy house all the days of my life,and praise you for ever and ever with them that are there.
- Jerome (c. 342-420)
8 Hear, O my people, while I admonish you;
O Israel, if you would but listen to me!
9 There shall be no strange god among you;
you shall not bow down to a foreign god.
10 I am the Lord your God,
who brought you up out of the land of Egypt.
Open your mouth wide and I will fill it.
11 ‘But my people did not listen to my voice;
Israel would not submit to me.
12 So I gave them over to their stubborn hearts,
to follow their own counsels.
13 O that my people would listen to me,
that Israel would walk in my ways!
Psalm 81 New Revised Standard Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading)
Genesis 27:46; 28:1-4,10-22 - Hebrews 13:17-25 - John 8:33-47
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Father,
You restore my body and my spirit.
Thank You, Lord, for sustaining me with Your love and kindness. I rest and am restored in Your presence as You open Your loving arms to me. Teach me to receive all You wish to give me -- to stand still as You refill me and restore me to newness of life in my body, my soul, and my spirit. Thank You for all Your goodness to me and the way You watch over me. Amen.
(From "Everyday Prayers for Everyday Cares") Used June 14, 2007
1 Praise the Lord!
Praise the Lord, O my soul!
2 I will praise the Lord as long as I live;
I will sing praises to my God all my life long.
3 Do not put your trust in princes,
in mortals, in whom there is no help.
4 When their breath departs, they return to the earth;
on that very day their plans perish.
5 Happy are those whose help is the God of Jacob,
whose hope is in the Lord their God,
6 who made heaven and earth,
the sea, and all that is in them;
Psalm 146 New Revised Standard Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading)
Genesis 27:30-45 - Romans 12:9-21 - John 8:21-32
You restore my body and my spirit.
Thank You, Lord, for sustaining me with Your love and kindness. I rest and am restored in Your presence as You open Your loving arms to me. Teach me to receive all You wish to give me -- to stand still as You refill me and restore me to newness of life in my body, my soul, and my spirit. Thank You for all Your goodness to me and the way You watch over me. Amen.
(From "Everyday Prayers for Everyday Cares") Used June 14, 2007
1 Praise the Lord!
Praise the Lord, O my soul!
2 I will praise the Lord as long as I live;
I will sing praises to my God all my life long.
3 Do not put your trust in princes,
in mortals, in whom there is no help.
4 When their breath departs, they return to the earth;
on that very day their plans perish.
5 Happy are those whose help is the God of Jacob,
whose hope is in the Lord their God,
6 who made heaven and earth,
the sea, and all that is in them;
Psalm 146 New Revised Standard Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading)
Genesis 27:30-45 - Romans 12:9-21 - John 8:21-32
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Father,
It is a joy to place my hope in You.
Hope is hidden in the secret place in my heart. Though I have times when I doubt, in the deep center of my heart is a timeless trust. I trust You because I have come to know You -- Your kindness, mercy, and love. Thank You, Lord, for revealing Yourself to me and thank You for placing Your Spirit deep within me so that I can always know that my hope in You is steady. Amen.
(From "Everyday Prayers for Everyday Cares") used September 27, 2006
114 You are my hiding-place and my shield;
I hope in your word.
115 Go away from me, you evildoers,
that I may keep the commandments of my God.
116 Uphold me according to your promise, that I may live,
and let me not be put to shame in my hope.
117 Hold me up, that I may be safe
and have regard for your statutes continually.
118 You spurn all who go astray from your statutes;
for their cunning is in vain.
119 All the wicked of the earth you count as dross;
therefore I love your decrees.
Psalm 119 New Revised Standard Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading)
Genesis 27:1-29 - Romans 12:1-8 - John 8:12-20
It is a joy to place my hope in You.
Hope is hidden in the secret place in my heart. Though I have times when I doubt, in the deep center of my heart is a timeless trust. I trust You because I have come to know You -- Your kindness, mercy, and love. Thank You, Lord, for revealing Yourself to me and thank You for placing Your Spirit deep within me so that I can always know that my hope in You is steady. Amen.
(From "Everyday Prayers for Everyday Cares") used September 27, 2006
114 You are my hiding-place and my shield;
I hope in your word.
115 Go away from me, you evildoers,
that I may keep the commandments of my God.
116 Uphold me according to your promise, that I may live,
and let me not be put to shame in my hope.
117 Hold me up, that I may be safe
and have regard for your statutes continually.
118 You spurn all who go astray from your statutes;
for their cunning is in vain.
119 All the wicked of the earth you count as dross;
therefore I love your decrees.
Psalm 119 New Revised Standard Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading)
Genesis 27:1-29 - Romans 12:1-8 - John 8:12-20
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
So much changes in life, Lord. Just when I think I'm secure, I can almost count on some fluctuation, and my world becomes different again. Just as the seasons alter and the flowers die off, life is constantly moving.
But Your truths aren't one thing in the summer season and another in fall. Your Word doesn't say one thing this month and something new ninety days later. It always shows me what You are like and never changes. I can count on Scripture always to be truthful and to lead me in the right path.
Thank You, Lord, for sharing Your everlasting truth with me. Help me to be steadfast in clinging to Your way. Amen.
(From "Light for My Path - Prayers & Promises")
1 Give ear, O my people, to my teaching;
incline your ears to the words of my mouth.
2 I will open my mouth in a parable;
I will utter dark sayings from of old,
3 things that we have heard and known,
that our ancestors have told us.
4 We will not hide them from their children;
we will tell to the coming generation the glorious deeds of the Lord, and his might,
and the wonders that he has done.
5 He established a decree in Jacob, and appointed a law in Israel,
which he commanded our ancestors to teach to their children;
6 that the next generation might know them, the children yet unborn,
and rise up and tell them to their children,
7 so that they should set their hope in God,
and not forget the works of God,
Psalm 78 New Revised Standard Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading)
Genesis 26:1-33 - Hebrews 13:17-25 - John 7:53-8:11
But Your truths aren't one thing in the summer season and another in fall. Your Word doesn't say one thing this month and something new ninety days later. It always shows me what You are like and never changes. I can count on Scripture always to be truthful and to lead me in the right path.
Thank You, Lord, for sharing Your everlasting truth with me. Help me to be steadfast in clinging to Your way. Amen.
(From "Light for My Path - Prayers & Promises")
1 Give ear, O my people, to my teaching;
incline your ears to the words of my mouth.
2 I will open my mouth in a parable;
I will utter dark sayings from of old,
3 things that we have heard and known,
that our ancestors have told us.
4 We will not hide them from their children;
we will tell to the coming generation the glorious deeds of the Lord, and his might,
and the wonders that he has done.
5 He established a decree in Jacob, and appointed a law in Israel,
which he commanded our ancestors to teach to their children;
6 that the next generation might know them, the children yet unborn,
and rise up and tell them to their children,
7 so that they should set their hope in God,
and not forget the works of God,
Psalm 78 New Revised Standard Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading)
Genesis 26:1-33 - Hebrews 13:17-25 - John 7:53-8:11
Monday, February 8, 2010
You are holy, Lord, the only God, and Your deeds are wonderful. You are strong. You are great. You are the Most High. You are Almighty. You, Holy Father are King of heaven and earth. You are Three and One, Lord God, all Good. You are Good, all Good, supreme Good, Lord God, living and true. You are love. You are wisdom. You are humility. You are endurance. You are rest. You are peace. You are joy and gladness. You are justice and moderation. You are all our riches, and You suffice for us. You are beauty. You are gentleness. You are our protector. You are our guardian and defender. You are our courage. You are our haven and our hope. You are our faith, our great consolation. You are our eternal life, Great and Wonderful Lord, God Almighty, Merciful Savior.
- St. Francis of Assisi
1 Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel,
you who lead Joseph like a flock!
You who are enthroned upon the cherubim, shine forth
2 before Ephraim and Benjamin and Manasseh.
Stir up your might, and come to save us!
3 Restore us, O God;
let your face shine, that we may be saved.
4 O Lord God of hosts,
how long will you be angry with your people’s prayers?
5 You have fed them with the bread of tears,
and given them tears to drink in full measure.
6 You make us the scorn* of our neighbors;
our enemies laugh among themselves.
Psalm 69 New Revised Standard Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading)
Genesis 25:19-34 - Hebrews 12:12-29 - John 7:37-52
- St. Francis of Assisi
1 Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel,
you who lead Joseph like a flock!
You who are enthroned upon the cherubim, shine forth
2 before Ephraim and Benjamin and Manasseh.
Stir up your might, and come to save us!
3 Restore us, O God;
let your face shine, that we may be saved.
4 O Lord God of hosts,
how long will you be angry with your people’s prayers?
5 You have fed them with the bread of tears,
and given them tears to drink in full measure.
6 You make us the scorn* of our neighbors;
our enemies laugh among themselves.
Psalm 69 New Revised Standard Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading)
Genesis 25:19-34 - Hebrews 12:12-29 - John 7:37-52
Friday, February 5, 2010
Father,
You give me peace.
Lord, worry and anxiety are stressing me out, making my life miserable and leaving me tired and cranky. Help me to leave my cares at Your feet, trusting You to show me what I need to do, if anything, to change the situation. As I let go, I ask You to work out the details and orchestrate what I cannot see or control in this situation. I promise to keep my mind stayed on You, so that Your perfect peace can flood my heart and mind. Amen.
(From "Everyday Prayers for Everyday Cares")
13 But as for me, my prayer is to you, O Lord.
At an acceptable time, O God,
in the abundance of your steadfast love, answer me.
With your faithful help 14rescue me
from sinking in the mire;
let me be delivered from my enemies
and from the deep waters.
15 Do not let the flood sweep over me,
or the deep swallow me up,
or the Pit close its mouth over me.
16 Answer me, O Lord, for your steadfast love is good;
according to your abundant mercy, turn to me.
17 Do not hide your face from your servant,
for I am in distress—make haste to answer me.
18 Draw near to me, redeem me,
set me free because of my enemies
Psalm 69 New Revised Standard Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading)
Genesis 24:28-38,49-51 - Hebrews 12:12-29 - John 7:14-36
You give me peace.
Lord, worry and anxiety are stressing me out, making my life miserable and leaving me tired and cranky. Help me to leave my cares at Your feet, trusting You to show me what I need to do, if anything, to change the situation. As I let go, I ask You to work out the details and orchestrate what I cannot see or control in this situation. I promise to keep my mind stayed on You, so that Your perfect peace can flood my heart and mind. Amen.
(From "Everyday Prayers for Everyday Cares")
13 But as for me, my prayer is to you, O Lord.
At an acceptable time, O God,
in the abundance of your steadfast love, answer me.
With your faithful help 14rescue me
from sinking in the mire;
let me be delivered from my enemies
and from the deep waters.
15 Do not let the flood sweep over me,
or the deep swallow me up,
or the Pit close its mouth over me.
16 Answer me, O Lord, for your steadfast love is good;
according to your abundant mercy, turn to me.
17 Do not hide your face from your servant,
for I am in distress—make haste to answer me.
18 Draw near to me, redeem me,
set me free because of my enemies
Psalm 69 New Revised Standard Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading)
Genesis 24:28-38,49-51 - Hebrews 12:12-29 - John 7:14-36
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Cornelius the Centurion (Click on link for story)
O God, who by your Spirit called Cornelius the Centurion to be the first Christian among the Gentiles: Grant to your Church such a ready will to go where you send and to do what you command, that under your guidance it may welcome all who turn to you in love and faith, and proclaim the Gospel to all nations; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen
(Lesser Feasts and Fasts)
1Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous.
Praise befits the upright.
2Praise the Lord with the lyre;
make melody to him with the harp of ten strings.
3Sing to him a new song;
play skillfully on the strings, with loud shouts.
4For the word of the Lord is upright,
and all his work is done in faithfulness.
5He loves righteousness and justice;
the earth is full of the steadfast love of the Lord.
Psalm 33 New Revised Standard Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading)
Genesis 24:1-27 - Hebrews 12:3-11 - John 7:1-13
O God, who by your Spirit called Cornelius the Centurion to be the first Christian among the Gentiles: Grant to your Church such a ready will to go where you send and to do what you command, that under your guidance it may welcome all who turn to you in love and faith, and proclaim the Gospel to all nations; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen
(Lesser Feasts and Fasts)
1Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous.
Praise befits the upright.
2Praise the Lord with the lyre;
make melody to him with the harp of ten strings.
3Sing to him a new song;
play skillfully on the strings, with loud shouts.
4For the word of the Lord is upright,
and all his work is done in faithfulness.
5He loves righteousness and justice;
the earth is full of the steadfast love of the Lord.
Psalm 33 New Revised Standard Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading)
Genesis 24:1-27 - Hebrews 12:3-11 - John 7:1-13
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Ansgar, Archbishop of Hamburg, 865 (Click on link for story)
Almighty and everlasting God, who sent your servant Anskar as an apostle to the people of Scandinavia, and enabled him to lay a firm foundation for their conversion, though he did not see the results of his labors: Keep your Church from discouragement in the day of small things, knowing that when you have begun a good work you will bring it to a faithful conclusion; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen
(Lesser Feasts and Fasts)
1 O sing to the Lord a new song;
sing to the Lord, all the earth.
2 Sing to the Lord, bless his name;
tell of his salvation from day to day.
3Declare his glory among the nations,
his marvelous works among all the peoples.
4 For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised;
he is to be revered above all gods.
5 For all the gods of the peoples are idols,
but the Lord made the heavens.
6 Honor and majesty are before him;
strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.
Psalm 96 New Revised Standard Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading)
Genesis 23:1-20 - Hebrews 11:32-12:2 - John 6:60-71
Almighty and everlasting God, who sent your servant Anskar as an apostle to the people of Scandinavia, and enabled him to lay a firm foundation for their conversion, though he did not see the results of his labors: Keep your Church from discouragement in the day of small things, knowing that when you have begun a good work you will bring it to a faithful conclusion; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen
(Lesser Feasts and Fasts)
1 O sing to the Lord a new song;
sing to the Lord, all the earth.
2 Sing to the Lord, bless his name;
tell of his salvation from day to day.
3Declare his glory among the nations,
his marvelous works among all the peoples.
4 For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised;
he is to be revered above all gods.
5 For all the gods of the peoples are idols,
but the Lord made the heavens.
6 Honor and majesty are before him;
strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.
Psalm 96 New Revised Standard Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading)
Genesis 23:1-20 - Hebrews 11:32-12:2 - John 6:60-71
Monday, February 1, 2010
Brigid, Abbess, 523 (click on link for story)
Everliving God, we rejoice today in the fellowship of your blessed servant Brigid, and we give you thanks for her life of devoted service. Inspire us with life and light, and give us perseverance to serve you all our days; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, world without end. Amen.
4All the kings of the earth shall praise you, O Lord,
for they have heard the words of your mouth.
5They shall sing of the ways of the Lord,
for great is the glory of the Lord.
6For though the Lord is high, he regards the lowly;
but the haughty he perceives from far away.
7Though I walk in the midst of trouble,
you preserve me against the wrath of my enemies;
you stretch out your hand,
and your right hand delivers me.
8The Lord will fulfil his purpose for me;
your steadfast love, O Lord, endures for ever.
Do not forsake the work of your hands.
Psalm 138 New Revised Standard Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading)
Genesis 19:1-29 - Hebrews 11:1-12 - John 6:27-40
Everliving God, we rejoice today in the fellowship of your blessed servant Brigid, and we give you thanks for her life of devoted service. Inspire us with life and light, and give us perseverance to serve you all our days; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, world without end. Amen.
4All the kings of the earth shall praise you, O Lord,
for they have heard the words of your mouth.
5They shall sing of the ways of the Lord,
for great is the glory of the Lord.
6For though the Lord is high, he regards the lowly;
but the haughty he perceives from far away.
7Though I walk in the midst of trouble,
you preserve me against the wrath of my enemies;
you stretch out your hand,
and your right hand delivers me.
8The Lord will fulfil his purpose for me;
your steadfast love, O Lord, endures for ever.
Do not forsake the work of your hands.
Psalm 138 New Revised Standard Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading)
Genesis 19:1-29 - Hebrews 11:1-12 - John 6:27-40
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