Soren Aabye Kierkegaard, Theologian
Father in heaven, you awaken conscience in our breast and keep us vigilant that we may work out our salvation in fear and trembling: When the law in its seriousness fills us with dread and thunder booms from Sinai, grant that we may also hear a gentle voice murmuring to us that we are your children; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen
(adapted from a prayer of Kierkegaard)
89 Your word, O LORD, is eternal;
it stands firm in the heavens.
90 Your faithfulness continues through all generations;
you established the earth, and it endures.
91 Your laws endure to this day,
for all things serve you.
92 If your law had not been my delight,
I would have perished in my affliction.
93 I will never forget your precepts,
for by them you have preserved my life.
94 Save me, for I am yours;
I have sought out your precepts.
Psalm 119 New International Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading):
Joel 2:12-19 - Revelation 19:11-21 – Luke 15:1-10
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Martin, Bishop of Tours
Veteran’s day
Lord, God of hosts, you clothed your servant Martin the soldier with the spirit of sacrifice, and set him as a bishop in your Church to be defender of the faith: Give us grace to follow in his holy steps, that at the last we may be found clothed with righteousness in the dwellings of peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen
(From “Lesser Feasts and Festivals”)
1 LORD, who may dwell in your sanctuary?
Who may live on your holy hill?
2 He whose walk is blameless and who does what is righteous,
who speaks the truth from his heart
3 and has no slander on his tongue, who does his neighbor no wrong
and casts no slur on his fellowman,
4 who despises a vile man but honors those who fear the LORD,
who keeps his oath even when it hurts,
5 who lends his money without usury
and does not accept a bribe against the innocent.
He who does these things will never be shaken.
Psalm 15 New International Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading):
Joel 1:15-2:11 - Revelation 19:1-10 – Luke 14:25-35
Veteran’s day
Lord, God of hosts, you clothed your servant Martin the soldier with the spirit of sacrifice, and set him as a bishop in your Church to be defender of the faith: Give us grace to follow in his holy steps, that at the last we may be found clothed with righteousness in the dwellings of peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen
(From “Lesser Feasts and Festivals”)
1 LORD, who may dwell in your sanctuary?
Who may live on your holy hill?
2 He whose walk is blameless and who does what is righteous,
who speaks the truth from his heart
3 and has no slander on his tongue, who does his neighbor no wrong
and casts no slur on his fellowman,
4 who despises a vile man but honors those who fear the LORD,
who keeps his oath even when it hurts,
5 who lends his money without usury
and does not accept a bribe against the innocent.
He who does these things will never be shaken.
Psalm 15 New International Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading):
Joel 1:15-2:11 - Revelation 19:1-10 – Luke 14:25-35
Monday, November 10, 2008
Come, Holy Spirit, come!
Teach us to believe that we, like the earth, already hold within ourselves the seeds of new life. Awaken in us new hope and new dreams so that we can break through the soil of our own barrenness and fear. Give us roots that we may stand firm in integrity and give us wings to bring the stirrings of compassion to your poor and marginalized. Great Spirit, make us a people of peace. Teach us to walk softly on your lands, to use with care your gifts, and to love with tenderness all our brothers and sisters.
Come, Holy Spirit, come!
1 I will praise you, O LORD, with all my heart;
before the "gods" I will sing your praise.
2 I will bow down toward your holy temple
and will praise your name
for your love and your faithfulness,
for you have exalted above all things
your name and your word.
3 When I called, you answered me;
you made me bold and stouthearted.
4 May all the kings of the earth praise you, O LORD,
when they hear the words of your mouth.
5 May they sing of the ways of the LORD,
for the glory of the LORD is great.
Psalm 138 New International Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading):
Joel 1:1-13 – Revelation 18:15-24 – Luke 14:12-24
Teach us to believe that we, like the earth, already hold within ourselves the seeds of new life. Awaken in us new hope and new dreams so that we can break through the soil of our own barrenness and fear. Give us roots that we may stand firm in integrity and give us wings to bring the stirrings of compassion to your poor and marginalized. Great Spirit, make us a people of peace. Teach us to walk softly on your lands, to use with care your gifts, and to love with tenderness all our brothers and sisters.
Come, Holy Spirit, come!
1 I will praise you, O LORD, with all my heart;
before the "gods" I will sing your praise.
2 I will bow down toward your holy temple
and will praise your name
for your love and your faithfulness,
for you have exalted above all things
your name and your word.
3 When I called, you answered me;
you made me bold and stouthearted.
4 May all the kings of the earth praise you, O LORD,
when they hear the words of your mouth.
5 May they sing of the ways of the LORD,
for the glory of the LORD is great.
Psalm 138 New International Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading):
Joel 1:1-13 – Revelation 18:15-24 – Luke 14:12-24
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Thank You for reminding me that troubles don't mean You have forgotten me, Lord. Problems in my life don't show that You've given up on me or that I am not obeying You. I'm so glad that You have promised to help me through every trouble I ever face.
On my own, I could never handle every challenge that came along -- but knowing You will be with me through thick and thin raises my spirits. No problem is too large for You. You'll see me through, no matter how many dilemmas lie before me.
Thank You, Lord, for Your deliverance from difficulties large and small. I need Your help for each, and I'm blessed to have such a caring Father. Amen.
(From "Prayers & Promises")
1 The LORD is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear?
The LORD is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid?
2 When evil men advance against me to devour my flesh,
when my enemies and my foes attack me, they will stumble and fall.
3 Though an army besiege me, my heart will not fear;
though war break out against me, even then will I be confident.
4 One thing I ask of the LORD, this is what I seek:
that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life,
to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD and to seek him in his temple.
Psalm 59 New International Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading):
Zephaniah 3:1-7 – Revelation 16:12-21 – Luke 13:18-30
On my own, I could never handle every challenge that came along -- but knowing You will be with me through thick and thin raises my spirits. No problem is too large for You. You'll see me through, no matter how many dilemmas lie before me.
Thank You, Lord, for Your deliverance from difficulties large and small. I need Your help for each, and I'm blessed to have such a caring Father. Amen.
(From "Prayers & Promises")
1 The LORD is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear?
The LORD is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid?
2 When evil men advance against me to devour my flesh,
when my enemies and my foes attack me, they will stumble and fall.
3 Though an army besiege me, my heart will not fear;
though war break out against me, even then will I be confident.
4 One thing I ask of the LORD, this is what I seek:
that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life,
to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD and to seek him in his temple.
Psalm 59 New International Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading):
Zephaniah 3:1-7 – Revelation 16:12-21 – Luke 13:18-30
November 5, 2008 - Elizabeth & Zechariah, Parents of St John the Baptist
Father,
You are the Joy of my heart.
When I am weary of the world, I come to You for renewal. In our time of intimate communion, You reveal Your love to me. Your voice speaks to my heart, telling me the secrets of the Kingdom. Thank You, Lord, for showing me that one of the delightful secrets of the Kingdom of God is the joy that bubbles up like a spring, renewing my heart and helping me find joy in You. Amen.
(From "Everyday Prayers for Everyday Cares")
1 Deliver me from my enemies, O God;
protect me from those who rise up against me.
2 Deliver me from evildoers
and save me from bloodthirsty men.
3 See how they lie in wait for me!
Fierce men conspire against me
for no offense or sin of mine, O LORD.
16 But I will sing of your strength,
in the morning I will sing of your love;
for you are my fortress,
my refuge in times of trouble.
17 O my Strength, I sing praise to you;
you, O God, are my fortress, my loving God..
Psalm 59 New International Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading):
Zephaniah 2:1-15 – Revelation 16:1-11 – Luke 13:10-17
Father,
You are the Joy of my heart.
When I am weary of the world, I come to You for renewal. In our time of intimate communion, You reveal Your love to me. Your voice speaks to my heart, telling me the secrets of the Kingdom. Thank You, Lord, for showing me that one of the delightful secrets of the Kingdom of God is the joy that bubbles up like a spring, renewing my heart and helping me find joy in You. Amen.
(From "Everyday Prayers for Everyday Cares")
1 Deliver me from my enemies, O God;
protect me from those who rise up against me.
2 Deliver me from evildoers
and save me from bloodthirsty men.
3 See how they lie in wait for me!
Fierce men conspire against me
for no offense or sin of mine, O LORD.
16 But I will sing of your strength,
in the morning I will sing of your love;
for you are my fortress,
my refuge in times of trouble.
17 O my Strength, I sing praise to you;
you, O God, are my fortress, my loving God..
Psalm 59 New International Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading):
Zephaniah 2:1-15 – Revelation 16:1-11 – Luke 13:10-17
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
My Heavenly Father, I thank You, through Jesus Christ, Your beloved Son, that You kept me safe from all evil and danger last night. Save me, I pray, today as well, from every evil and sin, so that all I do and the way that I live will please you. I put myself in your care, body and soul and all that I have. Let Your holy Angels be with me, so that the evil enemy will not gain power over me. Amen.
- Martin Luther - Luther's Morning Prayer
1 Hear, O LORD, and answer me,
for I am poor and needy.
2 Guard my life, for I am devoted to you.
You are my God; save your servant
who trusts in you.
3 Have mercy on me, O Lord,
for I call to you all day long.
4 Bring joy to your servant,
for to you, O Lord,
I lift up my soul.
5 You are forgiving and good, O Lord,
abounding in love to all who call to you.
Psalm 86 New International Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading):
Zephaniah 1:14-18 – Revelation 14:11-15:8 – Luke 13:1-9
- Martin Luther - Luther's Morning Prayer
1 Hear, O LORD, and answer me,
for I am poor and needy.
2 Guard my life, for I am devoted to you.
You are my God; save your servant
who trusts in you.
3 Have mercy on me, O Lord,
for I call to you all day long.
4 Bring joy to your servant,
for to you, O Lord,
I lift up my soul.
5 You are forgiving and good, O Lord,
abounding in love to all who call to you.
Psalm 86 New International Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading):
Zephaniah 1:14-18 – Revelation 14:11-15:8 – Luke 13:1-9
Monday, November 3, 2008
Father, I rest in the flow of Your will.
Lord, You parted the Red Sea and freed the children of Israel. You lead us on life’s pilgrimage, opening the way before us in mysterious and sometimes miraculous ways. I have been faithful, striving to do my best in every situation. I will turn situations over to You and release my expectations, trusting in Your deliverance. Then I wait for Your intervention in my troublesome affairs and thank You for the power of Your ways in my life. Amen.
(From “Everyday Prayers for Everyday Cares”)
14 But you, O God, do see trouble and grief; you consider it to take it in hand.
The victim commits himself to you; you are the helper of the fatherless.
15 Break the arm of the wicked and evil man;
call him to account for his wickedness that would not be found out.
16 The LORD is King for ever and ever;
the nations will perish from his land.
17 You hear, O LORD, the desire of the afflicted;
you encourage them, and you listen to their cry,
18 defending the fatherless and the oppressed,
in order that man, who is of the earth, may terrify no more.
Psalm 10 New International Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading):
Zephaniah 1:7-13 – Revelation 14:1-13 – Luke 12:49-59
Lord, You parted the Red Sea and freed the children of Israel. You lead us on life’s pilgrimage, opening the way before us in mysterious and sometimes miraculous ways. I have been faithful, striving to do my best in every situation. I will turn situations over to You and release my expectations, trusting in Your deliverance. Then I wait for Your intervention in my troublesome affairs and thank You for the power of Your ways in my life. Amen.
(From “Everyday Prayers for Everyday Cares”)
14 But you, O God, do see trouble and grief; you consider it to take it in hand.
The victim commits himself to you; you are the helper of the fatherless.
15 Break the arm of the wicked and evil man;
call him to account for his wickedness that would not be found out.
16 The LORD is King for ever and ever;
the nations will perish from his land.
17 You hear, O LORD, the desire of the afflicted;
you encourage them, and you listen to their cry,
18 defending the fatherless and the oppressed,
in order that man, who is of the earth, may terrify no more.
Psalm 10 New International Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading):
Zephaniah 1:7-13 – Revelation 14:1-13 – Luke 12:49-59
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