Thursday, September 09





Psalm 139:23-24


23 Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me,
and know my thoughts:
24 And see if there be any wicked way in me,
and lead me in the way everlasting.




Today's Prayer...


Lord God,

We thank you that it is your will to strengthen us through your presence,
through Jesus Christ, the leader of your cause, who is and remains victor
among all on earth. Our souls need strength and our hearts need confidence
so that in our time we can draw near to you and to your kingdom.
Bless us with the Holy Spirit whenever we begin to grow weary.
Your Holy Spirit can give us the strength to believe and hope, the strength
to see the salvation that is coming to give joy to all the world.


In the Name of the Most Holy we
pray in Jesus' Name

Amen

Friday, September 10





Romans 2:6 - 9


6 Who will render to every man according to his deeds:
7 To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for
glory and honour and immortality, eternal life:
8 But unto them that are contentious, and do not obey the
truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath,
9 Tribulation and anguish, upon every soul of man that doeth evil,
of the Jew first, and also of the Gentile;




Today's Prayer...


Lord our God,

We stand before your presence. Look in mercy upon us poor, weak children,
who do not know where to turn unless you help us with your mighty hand.
We trust in you. You will help us, you will always be with us, and even in
hard times you will accomplish your will for what is good. Bless us today as
we gather to hear your Word. May your Word always be our strength and joy.
Your Word gives victory in us and in the whole world so that your will may be
done on earth as in heaven.


In the Name of the Most Holy we
pray in Jesus' Name

Amen

Saturday, September 11





2 Corinthians 10:16-18


16 To preach the gospel in the regions beyond you,
and not to boast in another man's line of things made ready to our hand.
17 But he that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.
18 For not he that commendeth himself is approved,
but whom the Lord commendeth.




Today's Prayer...


Lord our God,

Our Father in heaven, we thank you for letting our failures and sins
come before you and for giving us One who steps in to help us just
as we are, with the right help for the good and the evil things in our
lives. We thank you that our whole age can be comforted, and even
the terrors of our days can be turned to the good because everything
has already come before your holy eyes. Salvation will come out of disaster,
life out of death. Praise to your glorious and almighty name! Protect our
faith in your Servant. May we always find strength and courage, even
when we are in pain. The time is coming when your loving-kindness will
be revealed among all nations on earth.


In the Name of the Most Holy we
pray in Jesus' Name

Amen

Sunday, September 12





Isaiah 40:27 - 28


27 Why sayest thou, O Jacob, and speakest, O Israel,
My way is hid from the Lord, and my judgment is passed over from my God?

28 Hast thou not known?
hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the
ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary?
there is no searching of his understanding.




Today's Prayer...




Lord our God,

Ruler over the world, whose longing is to see your thoughts and
your will in all peoples, we come before you and ask that we may
find strength in your Word and never cease to hope for the coming
of your kingdom. Even when the world storms and rages, even
when earthly kingdoms rise up against each other and everything
seems dark, even then be present. Let your kingdom go quietly
forward, to the honor of your name. Help us come closer to the
goal Jesus has shown us, closer to the time we wait for, the day
of his coming when all shall be made new and good through your
power, through your Spirit.


In the Name of the Most Holy we
pray in Jesus' Name

Amen

Monday, September 13





Matthew 24:32 - 36


32 Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When his branch is yet tender,
and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is nigh:
33 So likewise ye, when ye shall see all these things, know that it is near,
even at the doors.
34 Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass,
till all these things be fulfilled.
35 Heaven and earth shall pass away,
but my words shall not pass away.
36 But of that day and hour knoweth no man,
no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only.




Today's Prayer...




Lord our God,

We know that we are your children, and in this certainty we gather
in your presence as a community. Grant us your Spirit, the Spirit who
works in us and frees us from the many evils that still torment us. Be
with us and let the power of your great grace and mercy be in our
hearts so that we may gain the victory and lead joyful lives on earth
in spite of our many shortcomings, blunders, and sins. For your grace
is great, much greater than all our failings. You are our God and Father,
and we want to keep our consciences clear today and
always through your grace.


In the Name of the Most Holy we
pray in Jesus' Name

Amen

Tuesday, September 14





1 Timothy 6:10 - 12


10 For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after,
they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
11 But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness,
godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.
12 Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also
called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.




Today's Prayer...




Lord our God,

We hope in you. One thing never leaves our hearts, your promise that
you will be our God, our God in Jesus Christ. This stands firm, and we
want to hold to it in trust and confidence. For your Word remains sure,
and all your works lead toward a great and wonderful time when you
will be glorified, when our hearts can at last become free because we
know you. We can become free from all our own works, free from all
trembling and hesitation, free from all suffering and distress, because
we know that you, O God, are our Father.


In the Name of the Most Holy we
pray in Jesus' Name

Amen