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

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 Sunday, January 3, 2010

MORNING PRAYER
Sunday, January 3, 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 111; 150
SCRIPTURE READING
1 Kings 19:9-18
Ephesians 4:17-32
John 6:15-27

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.

Sunday
Mighty God of mercy, we thank you for the resurrection dawn bringing the glory of our risen Lord who makes every day new. Especially we thank you for
The beauty of your creation …
The new creation in Christ and all gifts of healing
and forgiveness …
The sustaining love of family and friends …
The fellowship of faith in your church. …
Merciful God of might, renew this weary world, heal the hurts of all your children, and bring about your peace for all in Christ Jesus, the living Lord. Especially we pray for
Those who govern nations of the world …
The people in countries ravaged by strife or warfare …
All who work for peace and international harmony …
All who strive to save the earth from destruction …
The church of Jesus Christ in every land. …

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 the Bleak Midwinter
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

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