Almighty God, we bless and praise you that we have wakened to the light of another earthly day; and now we will think of what a day should be.Our days are yours; let them be spent for you. Our days are few, let them be spent with care. We pray you to shine on this day—the day which we may call our own.Lord, we go to our daily work; help us to take pleasure therein. Show us clearly what our duty is; help us to be faithful in doing it. Let all we do be well done, fit for your eye to see. Give us strength to do, patience to bear; let our courage never fail.When we cannot love our work, let us think of it as your task; and by our true love to you, make unlovely things shine in the light of your great love. Amen.

1 It is good to praise the LORD
and make music to your name, O Most High,
2 to proclaim your love in the morning
and your faithfulness at night,
3 to the music of the ten-stringed lyre
and the melody of the harp.
4 For you make me glad by your deeds, O LORD;
I sing for joy at the works of your hands.
5 How great are your works, O LORD,
how profound your thoughts!
Psalm 92 New International Version

Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
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Jeremiah 33:1-13 – Romans 14:1-12 – Luke 8:26-39

ALMIGHTY God, who alone gave us the breath of life, and alone can keep alive in us the holy desires that you impart; we beseech you, for your compassion's sake, to sanctify all our thoughts and endeavors; that we may neither begin an action without a pure intention nor continue it without your blessing. And grant that, having the eyes of the mind opened to behold things invisible and unseen, we may in heart be inspired by your wisdom, and in work be upheld by your strength, and in the end be accepted of you as your faithful servants; through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen.1928 Book of Common Prayer

1 I will praise you, O LORD, with all my heart;
I will tell of all your wonders.
2 I will be glad and rejoice in you;
I will sing praise to your name, O Most High.
3 My enemies turn back;
they stumble and perish before you.
4 For you have upheld my right and my cause;
you have sat on your throne, judging righteously.
7 The LORD reigns forever;
he has established his throne for judgment.
8 He will judge the world in righteousness;
he will govern the peoples with justice.
Psalm 9 New International Version

Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
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Jeremiah 32:36-44 – Romans 13:1-14 – Luke 8:16-25

Father,
I wait patiently for You.
Thank You for helping me wait for the right timing. I understand that there is a perfect timing for me. You are orchestrating wonderful outcomes behind the curtain of time's mystery. In all my affairs, there is a season, and I allow Your patience to flow into my life. Help me, Lord, to release my controlling need to know and to rest patiently in the mystery of Your will, waiting for the right time. Amen.
(From "Everyday Prayers for Everyday Cares")

15 The eyes of all look to you,
and you give them their food at the proper time.
16 You open your hand
and satisfy the desires of every living thing.
17 The LORD is righteous in all his ways
and loving toward all he has made.
18 The LORD is near to all who call on him,
to all who call on him in truth.
19 He fulfills the desires of those who fear him;
he hears their cry and saves them.
20 The LORD watches over all who love him,
but all the wicked he will destroy.
21 My mouth will speak in praise of the LORD.
Let every creature praise his holy name for ever and ever.
Psalm 145 New International Version

Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
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Jeremiah 32:1-15 – Colossians 3:18-4:18 – Luke 7:36-50

Dame Julian of Norwich - (Click on link to follow)

Lord God, who in your compassion granted to the Lady Julian many revelations of your nurturing and sustaining love: Move our hearts, like hers, to seek you above all things, for in giving us yourself you give us all; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.

5 For in the day of trouble he will keep me safe in his dwelling;
he will hide me in the shelter of his tabernacle and set me high upon a rock.
6 Then my head will be exalted above the enemies who surround me;
at his tabernacle will I sacrifice with shouts of joy;
I will sing and make music to the LORD.
7 Hear my voice when I call, O LORD;
be merciful to me and answer me.
8 My heart says of you, "Seek his face!"
Your face, LORD, I will seek.
9 Do not hide your face from me, do not turn your servant away in anger;
you have been my helper.
Do not reject me or forsake me, O God my Savior.
10 Though my father and mother forsake me,
the LORD will receive me.
11 Teach me your way, O LORD;
lead me in a straight path because of my oppressors.
Psalm 27 New International Version

Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
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Jeremiah 31:15-22 – Colossians 3:1-11 – Luke 7:1-17

O GRACIOUS Father, who opens your hand and fills all things living with plenteousness; We ask of your infinite goodness to hear us, who now make our prayers and supplications unto you. Remember not our sins, but your promises of mercy. Pledge to bless the lands and multiply the harvests of the world. Let your breath go forth that it may renew the face of the earth. Show your loving-kindness, that our land may give her increase; and so fill us with good things that the poor and needy may give thanks unto your Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen. 1928 Book of Common Prayer

1 Praise the LORD.
Praise, O servants of the LORD,
praise the name of the LORD.
2 Let the name of the LORD be praised,
both now and forevermore.
3 From the rising of the sun to the place where it sets,
the name of the LORD is to be praised.
4 The LORD is exalted over all the nations,
his glory above the heavens.
5 Who is like the LORD our God,
the One who sits enthroned on high,
6 who stoops down to look
on the heavens and the earth?
Psalm 113 New International Version

Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
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Jeremiah 31:1-14 – Colossians 2:8-23 – Luke 6:39-49

Father, I depend on Your wisdom and guidance. I make my plans and do the best I can, but I cannot plan for every contingency. In the end, it is character as much as strength that counts in any situation. I seek Your wisdom and ask You to help me choose lasting priorities. Show me where I need to improve even as You comfort me with Your love. Guide me, Lord, for I look to You. Amen.(From "Everyday Prayers for Everyday Cares")

8 The LORD is gracious and compassionate,
slow to anger and rich in love.
9 The LORD is good to all;
he has compassion on all he has made.
10 All you have made will praise you, O LORD;
your saints will extol you.
11 They will tell of the glory of your kingdom
and speak of your might,
12 so that all men may know of your mighty acts
and the glorious splendor of your kingdom.
Psalm 145 New International Version

Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
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Jeremiah 30:1-9 – Colossians 1:1-14 – Luke 6:1-11

St. Philip and St James, Apostles (click to follow link)

Almighty God, who gave to your apostles Philip and James grace and strength to bear witness to the truth: Grant that we, being mindful of their victory of faith, may glorify in life and death the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

33 Teach me, O LORD, to follow your decrees;
then I will keep them to the end.
34 Give me understanding, and I will keep your law
and obey it with all my heart.
35 Direct me in the path of your commands,
for there I find delight.
36 Turn my heart toward your statutes
and not toward selfish gain.
37 Turn my eyes away from worthless things;
preserve my life according to your word. [a]
39 Take away the disgrace I dread,
for your laws are good.
40 How I long for your precepts!
Preserve my life in your righteousness.
Psalm 119 New International Version

Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
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Daniel 6:1-15 – 2 John 1-15 – Luke 5:27-39