Morning prayer for Tuesday, January 5, 2010

MORNING PRAYER
Tuesday, January 5, 2010

*OPENING SENTENCES:
O Lord, open my lips.
And my mouth shall proclaim your praise.

Behold, I bring you good news of a great joy;
For to you is born in the city of David
A Savior who is Christ the Lord. (Luke 2:10,11)

MORNING PSALM OR HYMN “O Morning Star, How Fair and Bright PH#69” or “Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly light PH 26

PSALMS 99; 146
SCRIPTURE READING
Jonah 2:2-9
Ephesians 6:10-20
John 11:17-27, 38-44

The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.

SILENT REFLECTION ON THE SCRIPTURE
READING

CANTICLE
We praise you, O God,
We acclaim you as Lord,
All creation worships you,
Father everlasting.

To you, all angels, all the powers of heaven,
The cherubim and seraphim, sing in endless praise:
Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might,
Heaven and earth are full of your glory.

The glorious company of apostles praise you.
The noble fellowship of prophets praise you.
The white-robed army of martyrs praise you.

Throughout the world the holy church acclaims you;
Father, of majesty unbounded,
Your true and only Son, worthy of all praise,
The Holy Spirit, advocate and guide.

You, Christ, are the king of glory,
The eternal Son of the Father.
When you took our flesh to set us free
You humbly chose the Virgin’s womb.

You overcame the sting of death
And opened the kingdom of heaven to all believers.

You are seated at God’s right hand in glory.
We believe that you will come, and be our judge.

Come then, Lord, and help your people,
Bought with the price of your own blood,
And bring us with your saints
To glory everlasting.

PRAYERS OF THANKSGIVING AND INTERCESSION
Satisfy us with your love in the morning,
And we will live this day in joy and praise.

Tuesday
Eternal God, we rejoice this morning in the gift of life, which we have received by your grace, and the new life you give in Jesus Christ. Especially we thank you for
The love of our families …
The affection of our friends …
Strength and abilities to serve your purpose today …
This community in which we live …
Opportunities to give as we have received. …
God of grace, we offer our prayers for the needs of others and commit ourselves to serve them even as we have been served in Jesus Christ. Especially we pray for
Those closest to us, families, friends, neighbors …
Refugees and homeless men, women and children …
The outcast and persecuted …
Those from whom we are estranged …
The church in Africa. …

Individual prayers of thanksgiving and intercession…
Silent prayer

All powerful and unseen God,
The coming of your light into the world
Has brightened weary hearts with peace.
Teach us to proclaim the birth of your Son Jesus Christ,
Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
One God, forever and ever.
Amen.

SING OR SAY THE LORD’S PRAYER

[HYMN Duermete, Nino lindo
DISMISSAL
May the God of hope fill us with all joy and peace through the power of the Holy Spirit. (Romans 15:13)
Amen.

Bless the Lord.
The Lord’s name be praised.

Reprinted by permission from Book of Common Worship, @ 1993 Westminster John Knox Press

Morning prayer for Monday, January 4, 2010

MORNING PRAYER
Monday, January 4, 2010

*OPENING SENTENCES:
O Lord, open my lips.
And my mouth shall proclaim your praise.

Behold, I bring you good news of a great joy;
For to you is born in the city of David
A Savior who is Christ the Lord. (Luke 2:10,11)

MORNING PSALM OR HYMN “O Morning Star, How Fair and Bright PH#69” or “Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly light PH 26

PSALMS 20; 145
SCRIPTURE READING
Joshua 3:14-4:7
Ephesians 5:1-20
John 9:1-12, 35-38

The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.

SILENT REFLECTION ON THE SCRIPTURE
READING

CANTICLE
We praise you, O God,
We acclaim you as Lord,
All creation worships you,
Father everlasting.

To you, all angels, all the powers of heaven,
The cherubim and seraphim, sing in endless praise:
Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might,
Heaven and earth are full of your glory.

The glorious company of apostles praise you.
The noble fellowship of prophets praise you.
The white-robed army of martyrs praise you.

Throughout the world the holy church acclaims you;
Father, of majesty unbounded,
Your true and only Son, worthy of all praise,
The Holy Spirit, advocate and guide.

You, Christ, are the king of glory,
The eternal Son of the Father.
When you took our flesh to set us free
You humbly chose the Virgin’s womb.

You overcame the sting of death
And opened the kingdom of heaven to all believers.

You are seated at God’s right hand in glory.
We believe that you will come, and be our judge.

Come then, Lord, and help your people,
Bought with the price of your own blood,
And bring us with your saints
To glory everlasting.

PRAYERS OF THANKSGIVING AND INTERCESSION
Satisfy us with your love in the morning,
And we will live this day in joy and praise.

Monday
We praise you, God our creator, for your handiwork in shaping and sustaining your wondrous creation. Especially we thank you for
The miracle of life and the wonder of living …
Particular blessings coming to us in this day …
The resources of the earth …
Gifts of creative vision and skillful craft …
The treasure stored in every human life. …
We dare to pray for others, God our Savior, claiming your love in Jesus Christ for the whole world, committing ourselves to care for those around us in his name. Especially we pray for
Those who work for the benefit of others …
Those who cannot work today …
Those who teach and those who learn …
People who are poor …
The church in Europe …

Individual prayers of thanksgiving and intercession…
Silent prayer

All powerful and unseen God,
The coming of your light into the world
Has brightened weary hearts with peace.
Teach us to proclaim the birth of your Son Jesus Christ,
Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
One God, forever and ever.
Amen.

SING OR SAY THE LORD’S PRAYER

[HYMN Infant Holy, Infant Lowly
DISMISSAL
May the God of hope fill us with all joy and peace through the power of the Holy Spirit. (Romans 15:13)
Amen.

Bless the Lord.
The Lord’s name be praised.

Reprinted by permission from Book of Common Worship, @ 1993 Westminster John Knox Press

Morning Prayer for Saturday, January 2, 2010

MORNING PRAYER
Saturday, January 2, 2010

*OPENING SENTENCES:
O Lord, open my lips.
And my mouth shall proclaim your praise.

Behold, I bring you good news of a great joy;
For to you is born in the city of David
A Savior who is Christ the Lord. (Luke 2:10,11)

MORNING PSALM OR HYMN “O Morning Star, How Fair and Bright PH#69” or “Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly light PH 26

PSALMS 48; 149
SCRIPTURE READING
1 Kings 19:1-8
Ephesians 4:1-16
John 6:1-14

The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.

SILENT REFLECTION ON THE SCRIPTURE
READING

CANTICLE

PRAYERS OF THANKSGIVING AND INTERCESSION
Satisfy us with your love in the morning,
And we will live this day in joy and praise.

Saturday
Great and wonderful God, we praise and thank you for the gift of renewal in Jesus Christ. Especially we thank you for
Opportunities for rest and recreation …
The regenerating gifts of the Holy Spirit…
Activities shared by young and old…
Fun and laughter …
Every service that proclaims your love. …
You make all things new, O God, and we offer our prayers for the renewal of the world and the healing of its wounds. Especially we pray for
Those who work those who have no leisure …
People enslaved by addictions…
Those who entertain and enlighten …
Those confronted with temptation …
The church in North America …

Individual prayers of thanksgiving and intercession…
Silent prayer

All powerful and unseen God,
The coming of your light into the world
Has brightened weary hearts with peace.
Teach us to proclaim the birth of your Son Jesus Christ,
Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
One God, forever and ever.
Amen.

SING OR SAY THE LORD’S PRAYER

[HYMN Hark! The Herald Angels Sing!
DISMISSAL
May the God of hope fill us with all joy and peace through the power of the Holy Spirit. (Romans 15:13)
Amen.

Bless the Lord.
The Lord’s name be praised.

Reprinted by permission from Book of Common Worship, @ 1993 Westminster John Knox Press

Hark, the Herald Angels Sing!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDPwNPAV6tA

Sung at Saint Paul’s Cathedral, London, with choir and congregation singing.

Morning prayer for New Year’s Day

MORNING PRAYER Thursday, December 31, 2009

*OPENING SENTENCES:
O Lord, open my lips.
And my mouth shall proclaim your praise.

Behold, I bring you good news of a great joy;
For to you is born in the city of David
A Savior who is Christ the Lord. (Luke 2:10,11)

MORNING PSALM OR HYMN “O Morning Star, How Fair and Bright PH#69” or “Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly light PH 26

PSALMS 98; 148
SCRIPTURE READING
Isaiah 62:1-5, 10-12
Revelation 19:11-16
Matthew 1:18-25

The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.

SILENT REFLECTION ON THE SCRIPTURE
READING

CANTICLE

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

All powerful and unseen God,
The coming of your light into the world
Has brightened weary hearts with peace.
Teach us to proclaim the birth of your Son Jesus Christ,
Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
One God, forever and ever.
Amen.

SING OR SAY THE LORD’S PRAYER

[HYMN In Bethlehem a Babe was Born
DISMISSAL
May the God of hope fill us with all joy and peace through the power of the Holy Spirit. (Romans 15:13)
Amen.

Bless the Lord.
The Lord’s name be praised.

Reprinted by permission from Book of Common Worship, @ 1993 Westminster John Knox Press

In Bethlehem a Babe was Born

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJY30RaR4O8

PH #34 is not very well known. The words are lovely, and this is how the tune goes.

1.  In Bethlehem a Babe was born with love enough for all.

While kingdoms slept, the Lord came down to grace a manger stall.

And with a glorious light angels appeared that night

refrain:  singing, “Come, come, Christ is born!  Come, come, world forlorn.

the Child of peace and sacrifie is waiting to be found.”

2.  Royalty and shepherds came to worship from afar, guided throught he long cold night by one persistent star.

As each beheld the Son, strangers became as one, singing…

3.  The mystery of Bethlehem was long ago, they say, but, miracle of miracles, the baby lives today

in each new heart that hears love coming through the years, singing…

Morning prayer for Thursday, December 31, 2009

MORNING PRAYER
Thursday, December 31, 2009
New Year’s Eve

*OPENING SENTENCES:
O Lord, open my lips.
And my mouth shall proclaim your praise.

Behold, I bring you good news of a great joy;
For to you is born in the city of David
A Savior who is Christ the Lord. (Luke 2:10,11)

MORNING PSALM OR HYMN “O Morning Star, How Fair and Bright PH#69” or “Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly light PH 26

PSALMS 98; 147:12-20
SCRIPTURE READING
Isaiah 26:1-6
2 Corinthians 5:16-6:2
John 8:12-19

The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.

SILENT REFLECTION ON THE SCRIPTURE
READING

CANTICLE

PRAYERS OF THANKSGIVING AND INTERCESSION
Satisfy us with your love in the morning,
And we will live this day in joy and praise.

Thursday
Loving God, as the rising sun chases away the night, so you have scattered the power of death in the rising of Jesus Christ, and you bring us all blessings in him. Especially we thank you for
The community of faith in our church …
Those with whom we work or share common concerns …
The diversity of your children …
Indications of your love at work in the world …
Those who work for reconciliation. …
Mighty God, with the dawn of your love you reveal your victory over all that would destroy or harm, and you brighten the lives of all who need you. Especially we pray for
Families suffering separation …
People different from ourselves…
Those isolated by sickness or sorrow …
The victims of violence or warfare …
The church in the Pacific region. …

Individual prayers of thanksgiving and intercession…
Silent prayer

All powerful and unseen God,
The coming of your light into the world
Has brightened weary hearts with peace.
Teach us to proclaim the birth of your Son Jesus Christ,
Who live and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
One God, forever and ever.
Amen.

SING OR SAY THE LORD’S PRAYER

[HYMN “Go, Tell it On the Mountain”
DISMISSAL
May the God of hope fill us with all joy and peace through the power of the Holy Spirit. (Romans 15:13)
Amen.

Bless the Lord.
The Lord’s name be praised.

Reprinted by permission from Book of Common Worship, @ 1993 Westminster John Knox Press

Morning Prayer for Wednesday, December 30, 2009

MORNING PRAYER
Wednesday, December 30, 2009

*OPENING SENTENCES:
O Lord, open my lips.
And my mouth shall proclaim your praise.

Behold, I bring you good news of a great joy;
For to you is born in the city of David
A Savior who is Christ the Lord. (Luke 2:10,11)

MORNING PSALM OR HYMN “O Morning Star, How Fair and Bright PH#69” or “Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly light PH 26

PSALMS 93; 147:1-11
SCRIPTURE READING
Isaiah 25:1-9
Revelation 1:19-20
John 7:53-8:11

The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.

SILENT REFLECTION ON THE SCRIPTURE
READING

CANTICLE

PRAYERS OF THANKSGIVING AND INTERCESSION
Satisfy us with your love in the morning,
And we will live this day in joy and praise.

Wednesday
God of all mercies, we praise you that you have brought us to this new day, brightening our lives with the dawn of promise and hope in Jesus Christ. Especially we thank you for
The warmth of sunlight, the wetness of rain and snow, and all that nourishes the earth …
The presence and power of your Spirit …
The support and encouragement we receive from others …
Those who provide for public safety and well-being …
The mission of the church around the world …
Merciful God, strengthen us in prayer that we may lift up the brokenness of this world for your healing, and share in the saving love of Jesus Christ. Especially we pray for
Those in positions of authority over others …
The lonely and forgotten …
Children without families or h omes …
Agents of caring and relief …
The church in Asia and the Middle East. …

Individual prayers of thanksgiving and intercession…
Silent prayer

All powerful and unseen God,
The coming of your light into the world
Has brightened weary hearts with peace.
Teach us to proclaim the birth of your Son Jesus Christ,
Who live and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
One God, forever and ever.
Amen.

SING OR SAY THE LORD’S PRAYER

[HYMN “Good Christian Men Rejoice”
DISMISSAL
May the God of hope fill us with all joy and peace through the power of the Holy Spirit. (Romans 15:13)
Amen.

Bless the Lord.
The Lord’s name be praised.

Reprinted by permission from Book of Common Worship, @ 1993 Westminster John Knox Press

Morning prayer for Tuesday, December 29, 2009

MORNING PRAYER
Tuesday, December 29, 2009

*OPENING SENTENCES:
O Lord, open my lips.
And my mouth shall proclaim your praise.

Behold, I bring you good news of a great joy;
For to you is born in the city of David
A Savior who is Christ the Lord. (Luke 2:10,11)

MORNING PSALM OR HYMN “O Morning Star, How Fair and Bright PH#69” or “Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly light PH 26

PSALMS 96; 146
SCRIPTURE READING
Isaiah 12:1-6
Revelation 1:1-8
John 7:37-52

The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.

SILENT REFLECTION ON THE SCRIPTURE
READING

CANTICLE

PRAYERS OF THANKSGIVING AND INTERCESSION
Satisfy us with your love in the morning,
And we will live this day in joy and praise.

Tuesday
Eternal God, we rejoice this morning in the gift of life, which we have received by your grace, and the new life you give in Jesus Christ. Especially we thank you for
The love of our families …
The affection of our friends …
Strength and abilities to serve your purpose today …
This community in which we live …
Opportunities to give as we have received. …
God of grace, we offer our prayers for the needs of others and commit ourselves to serve them even as we have been served in Jesus Christ. Especially we pray for
Those closest to us, families, friends, neighbors …
Refugees and homeless men, women and children …
The outcast and persecuted …
Those from whom we are estranged …
The church in Africa. …

Individual prayers of thanksgiving and intercession…
Silent prayer

All powerful and unseen God,
The coming of your light into the world
Has brightened weary hearts with peace.
Teach us to proclaim the birth of your Son Jesus Christ,
Who live and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
One God, forever and ever.
Amen.

SING OR SAY THE LORD’S PRAYER

[HYMN “Gentle Mary Laid Her Child”
DISMISSAL
May the God of hope fill us with all joy and peace through the power of the Holy Spirit. (Romans 15:13)
Amen.

Bless the Lord.
The Lord’s name be praised.

Reprinted by permission from Book of Common Worship, @ 1993 Westminster John Knox Press

Morning prayer for Monday, December 28, 2009

MORNING PRAYER
Monday, December 28, 2009

*OPENING SENTENCES:
O Lord, open my lips.
And my mouth shall proclaim your praise.

Behold, I bring you good news of a great joy;
For to you is born in the city of David
A Savior who is Christ the Lord. (Luke 2:10,11)

MORNING PSALM OR HYMN “O Morning Star, How Fair and Bright PH#69” or “Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly light PH 26

PSALMS 2; 145
SCRIPTURE READING
Isaiah 49:13-23
Isaiah 54:1-13
Matthew 18:1-14

The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.

SILENT REFLECTION ON THE SCRIPTURE
READING

CANTICLE Canticle of Simeon

PRAYERS OF THANKSGIVING AND INTERCESSION
Satisfy us with your love in the morning,
And we will live this day in joy and praise.

Monday
We praise you, God our creator, for your handiwork in shaping and sustaining your wondrous creation. Especially we thank you for
The miracle of life and the wonder of living …
Particular blessings coming to us in this day …
The resources of the earth …
Gifts of creative vision and skillful craft …
The treasure stored in every human life. …
We dare to pray for others, God our Savior, claiming your love in Jesus Christ for the whole world, committing ourselves to care for those around us in his name. Especially we pray for
Those who work for the benefit of others …
Those who cannot work today …
Those who teach and those who learn …
People who are poor …
The church in Europe …

Individual prayers of thanksgiving and intercession…
Silent prayer

All powerful and unseen God,
The coming of your light into the world
Has brightened weary hearts with peace.
Teach us to proclaim the birth of your Son Jesus Christ,
Who live and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
One God, forever and ever.
Amen.

SING OR SAY THE LORD’S PRAYER

[HYMN Away in a Manger
DISMISSAL
May the God of hope fill us with all joy and peace through the power of the Holy Spirit. (Romans 15:13)
Amen.

Bless the Lord.
The Lord’s name be praised.

Reprinted by permission from Book of Common Worship, @ 1993 Westminster John Knox Press