MORNING PRAYER
December 4, 2009
Friday
*OPENING SENTENCES:
O Lord, open my lips.
And my mouth shall proclaim your praise.
The mountains and the hills shall break forth into singing,
And all the trees of the forest shall clap their hands.
For behold, our Lord and Ruler is coming to reign forever.
(Isaiah 55:12)
MORNING PSALM OR HYMN “Sleepers, Wake!” A Voice Astounds us is a good choice for Advent. You can find it at #17 in Presbyterian Hymnal, abbreviated PH17.
SCRIPTURE READING
The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
SILENT REFLECTION ON THE SCRIPTURE
READING
CANTICLE (The Canticle of Zechariah, Luke 1:68-79, is the traditional choice. More about other canticles later.)
PRAYERS OF THANKSGIVING AND INTERCESSION
Satisfy us with your love in the morning,
And we will live this day in joy and praise.
Friday
Eternal God, we praise you for your mighty love given in Christ’s sacrifice on the cross, and the new life we have received by his resurrection. Especially we thank you for
The presence of Christ in our weakness and suffering …
The ministry of Word and Sacrament…
All who work to help and heal …
Sacrifices made for our benefit …
Opportunities for our generous giving. …
God of grace, let our concern for others reflect Christ’s self-giving love, not only in our prayers, but also in our practice. Especially we pray for
those subjected to tyranny and oppression …
wounded and injured people …
those who face death …
those who may be our enemies …
the church in Latin America. …
Individual prayers of thanksgiving and intercession…
Silent prayer
1
God of all wisdom,
Our hearts yearn for the warmth of your love,
And our minds search for the light of your Word.
Increase our longing for Christ our Savior,
And strengthen us to grow in love,
That at the dawn of his coming
We may rejoice in his presence
And welcome the light of his truth.
This we ask in the name of Jesus Christ.
Amen.
SING OR SAY THE LORD’S PRAYER
[HYMN OR SPIRITUAL]
DISMISSAL
To God be honor and glory forever and ever. 1 Timothy 1:17
Amen.
Bless the Lord.
The Lord’s name be praised.
Reprinted by permission from Book of Common Worship, @ 1993 Westminster John Knox Press
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