Morning prayer for Friday January 8, 2010

MORNING PRAYER
Friday, January 8, 2010
After Epiphany

*OPENING SENTENCES:
O Lord, open my lips.
And my mouth shall proclaim your praise.
Arise, shine, for your light is come!
The glory of the Lord is risen upon you!
Nations shall come to your light,
And rulers to the brightness of your dawn.
They shall come from Sheba, bearing gold and incense,
Singing the praise of God.

MORNING PSALM OR HYMN “Brightest and Best of the Stars of the Morning”

PSALMS 46 or 97; 148
SCRIPTURE READING
Exodus 17:1-7
Colossians 1:15-23
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.

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

Lord, Jesus, unconquered light,
Your power has dawned upon th world with transforming love.
Grant that we, who greet you on this joyful morning,
May be found faithful at the day’s end,
And in that final day be gathered with all your children
To that city whose light is the radiance of your face,
For you reign in splendor now and forever.
Amen.

SING OR SAY THE LORD’S PRAYER
[HYMN We Three Kings I hope this version makes you smile.
DISMISSAL

May we continue to grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. 2 Peter 3:18
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 Thusday

MORNING PRAYER
Thursday, January 7, 2010
After Epiphany

*OPENING SENTENCES:
O Lord, open my lips.
And my mouth shall proclaim your praise.
Arise, shine, for your light is come!
The glory of the Lord is risen upon you!
Nations shall come to your light,
And rulers to the brightness of your dawn.
They shall come from Sheba, bearing gold and incense,
Singing the praise of God.

MORNING PSALM OR HYMN “Brightest and Best of the Stars of the Morning”

PSALMS 46 or 97; 147:12-20
SCRIPTURE READING
Deuteronomy 8:1-3
Colossians 1:1-14
John 6:30-33,48-51

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

Lord, Jesus, unconquered light,
Your power has dawned upon th world with transforming love.
Grant that we, who greet you on this joyful morning,
May be found faithful at the day’s end,
And in that final day be gathered with all your children
To that city whose light is the radiance of your face,
For you reign in splendor now and forever.
Amen.

SING OR SAY THE LORD’S PRAYER
[HYMN From a Distant Home
DISMISSAL

May we continue to grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. 2 Peter 3:18
Amen.
Bless the Lord.
The Lord’s name be praised.

The New Jerusalem

The New Jerusalem
Third Song of Isaiah (Isaiah 60:1-3,18,19)

Refrain: The Lord will be our everlasting light;*
And God will be our glory.

R
Arise, shine, for your light has come;*
And the glory of the Lord has risen upon you,
Though darkness covers the earth*
And dark night is over the nations. R

But upon you the Lord will rise,*
And the glory of the Lord will appear over you.
Nations shall come to your light;*
And rulers to the brightness of your dawn. R

No longer will violence be heard in your land,*
Nor ruin or destruction within your borders.
You will name your walls Salvation,*
And all your gates Praise. R

No more will the sun be your light by day,*
Nor by night will you need the brightness of the moon,
For the Lord will be your everlasting light,*
And your God will be your glory. R

Morning Prayer for Epiphany, January 6

MORNING PRAYER
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Epiphany

*OPENING SENTENCES:
O Lord, open my lips.
And my mouth shall proclaim your praise.
Arise, shine, for your light is come!
The glory of the Lord is risen upon you!
Nations shall come to your light,
And rulers to the brightness of your dawn.
They shall come from Sheba, bearing gold and incense,
Singing the praise of God.

MORNING PSALM OR HYMN “Brightest and Best of the Stars of the Morning”

PSALMS 72; 147:1-11
SCRIPTURE READING
Isaiah 49:1-7
Revelation 21:22-27
Matthew 12:14-21

The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.

SILENT REFLECTION ON THE SCRIPTURE
READING

CANTICLE alternatives to Canticle of Zechariah:  We Praise You, O God or Glory to God or The New Jerusalem

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 homes …
agents of caring and relief …
the church in Asia and the Middle East. …

Individual prayers of thanksgiving and intercession…
Silent prayer

Lord, Jesus, unconquered light,
Your power has dawned upon th world with transforming love.
Grant that we, who greet you on this joyful morning,
May be found faithful at the day’s end,
And in that final day be gathered with all your children
To that city whose light is the radiance of your face,
For you reign in splendor now and forever.
Amen.

SING OR SAY THE LORD’S PRAYER
[HYMN As with Gladness men of Old
DISMISSAL

May we continue to grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. 2 Peter 3:18
Amen.
Bless the Lord.
The Lord’s name be praised.

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