Morning prayer for Thursday, February 12, 2010

MORNING PRAYER
Thursday, February 12, 2010

*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 97; 147:12-20
SCRIPTURE READING
Genesis 27:30-45
Romans 12:9-21
John 8:21-32

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 the 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  “Guide My Feet” or “I Sing a Song of the Saints of God” or “For All the Saints” or “Eternal Light, Shine in My Heart”
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.

Morning prayer for Monday, February 8, 2010

MORNING PRAYER
Monday, February 8, 2010

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

The Lord’s unfailing love and mercy never cease,
Fresh as the morning and sure as the sunrise. (Lamentation 3:22-23)

MORNING PSALM (95:1-7; 100; 63:1-8; 51:1-12) OR A MORNING HYMN Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee

PSALMS 5; 145
SCRIPTURE READING
Genesis 25:19-34
Hebrews 13:1-16
John 7:37-52

The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.

SILENT REFLECTION ON THE SCRIPTURE
READING

CANTICLE (Canticle of Zechariah or another canticle)

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

Eternal God,
Our beginning and our end,
Be our starting point and our haven,
And accompany us in this day’s journey.
Use our hands
To do the work of your creation,
And use our lives
To bring others the new life you give this world
In Jesus Christ, Redeemer of all.
Amen.

SING OR SAY THE LORD’S PRAYER

[HYMN or SPIRITUAL]          O Jesus, I Have Promised

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 Wo

Morning prayer for Saturday, February 6, 2010

MORNING PRAYER
Saturday, February 6, 2010

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

Through Jesus let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God,
The fruit of lips that acknowledge God’s name. (Hebrews 13:15)

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

PSALMS 63; 149
SCRIPTURE READING
Genesis 24:28-51
Hebrews 12:12-29
John 7:14-36

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.

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

Eternal God,
You call us to ventures
Of which we cannot see the ending,
By paths as yet untrodden,
Through perils unknown.
Give us faith to go out with courage,
Not knowing where we go,
But only that your hand is leading us
And your love supporting us;
Through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.

SING OR SAY THE LORD’S PRAYER

[HYMN OR SPIRITUAL] “O God, You Are My God”
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 Kno

Morning prayer for Sunday, February 7, 2010

MORNING PRAYER
Sunday, February 7, 2010

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

You are worthy, our Lord and God,

to receive glory and honor and power

for you created all things,

and by your will they existed

and were created. (Revelation 4:11)

MORNING PSALM 95:1-7, 100, 63:1-8 or 51:1-12 OR HYMN “O Morning Star, How Fair and Bright PH#69” or “Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly light PH 26

PSALMS 103; 150
SCRIPTURE READING
Genesis 24:50-67

2 Timothy 2:14-21

Mark 10:13-22

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 Jesus Loves Me!
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 Jo

Morning prayer for Wednesday, February 3, 2010

MORNING PRAYER

February 3, 2010

Wednesday

*OPENING SENTENCES:

O Lord, open my lips.

And my mouth shall proclaim your praise.

The Lord shall come when morning dawns,

And earth’s dark night is past.

As the sentry waits for daybreak,

So my soul hopes for the Lord.

MORNING PSALM OR HYMN Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies

Psalm 96; 147:1-11

SCRIPTURE READING

Genesis 22:1-18

Hebrews 11:23-31

John 6:52-59

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 homes …

agents of caring and relief …

the church in Asia and the Middle East. …

Individual prayers of thanksgiving and intercession…

Silent prayer

1

Eternal God,

Our beginning and our end,

Be our starting point and our haven,

And accompany us in this day’s journey.

Use our hands to do the work of your creation,

And use our lives to bring others the new life you give this world

In Jesus Christ, Redeemer of all.

Amen.

SING OR SAY THE LORD’S PRAYER

[HYMN OR SPIRITUAL] How Great Thou Art

DISMISSAL

The grace of God be with us all, now and always.     1 Timothy 6:21

Amen.

Bless the Lord.

The Lord’s name be praised.

Reprinted by permission from Book of Common Worship

Morning prayer for Tuesday, February 2, 2010

MORNING PRAYER
Tuesday, February 2, 2010

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

You created the day and the night, O God;
You set the sun and the moon in their places;
You set the limits of the earth;
You made summer and winter. (Psalm 74:16-17)

MORNING PSALM (95:1-7; 100; 63:1-8; 51:1-12) OR A MORNING HYMN Morning Has Broken

PSALMS 12; 146
SCRIPTURE READING
Genesis 21:1-21
Hebrews 11:13-22

John 6:41-51

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.

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 To God Be the Glory
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 o

Morning prayer for Monday, February 1, 2010

MORNING PRAYER
Monday, February 1, 2010

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

The Lord’s unfailing love and mercy never cease,
Fresh as the morning and sure as the sunrise. (Lamentation 3:22-23)

MORNING PSALM (95:1-7; 100; 63:1-8; 51:1-12) OR A MORNING HYMN Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee

PSALMS 62; 145
SCRIPTURE READING
Genesis 19:1-29
Hebrews 11:1-12
John 6:27-40

The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.

SILENT REFLECTION ON THE SCRIPTURE
READING

CANTICLE (Canticle of Zechariah or another canticle)

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

Eternal God,
Our beginning and our end,
Be our starting point and our haven,
And accompany us in this day’s journey.
Use our hands
To do the work of your creation,
And use our lives
To bring others the new life you give this world
In Jesus Christ, Redeemer of all.
Amen.

SING OR SAY THE LORD’S PRAYER

[HYMN or SPIRITUAL]          Just as I Am

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 Wo

Morning prayer for Wednesday, January 20, 2010

MORNING PRAYER

January 20, 2010

Wednesday

*OPENING SENTENCES:

O Lord, open my lips.

And my mouth shall proclaim your praise.

The Lord shall come when morning dawns,

And earth’s dark night is past.

As the sentry waits for daybreak,

So my soul hopes for the Lord.

MORNING PSALM OR HYMN Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies

Psalm 15; 147:1-11

SCRIPTURE READING

Genesis 9:18-29

Hebrews 6:1-12

John 3:22-36

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 homes …

agents of caring and relief …

the church in Asia and the Middle East. …

Individual prayers of thanksgiving and intercession…

Silent prayer

1

Eternal God,

Our beginning and our end,

Be our starting point and our haven,

And accompany us in this day’s journey.

Use our hands to do the work of your creation,

And use our lives to bring others the new life you give this world

In Jesus Christ, Redeemer of all.

Amen.

SING OR SAY THE LORD’S PRAYER

[HYMN OR SPIRITUAL] Tallis’ Canon

DISMISSAL

The grace of God be with us all, now and always.     1 Timothy 6:21

Amen.

Bless the Lord.

The Lord’s name be praised.

Reprinted by permission from Book of Common Worship

Morning prayer for Tuesday, January 19, 2010

MORNING PRAYER
Tuesday, January 19, 2010

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

You created the day and the night, O God;
You set the sun and the moon in their places;
You set the limits of the earth;
You made summer and winter. (Psalm 74:16-17)

MORNING PSALM (95:1-7; 100; 63:1-8; 51:1-12) OR A MORNING HYMN Morning Has Broken

PSALMS 123; 146
SCRIPTURE READING
Genesis 9:1-17
Hebrews 5:7-14

John 3:16-21

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 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 To God Be the Glory
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, @ 1

Morning Prayer for Monday, January 18, 2010 Martin Luther King Day

MORNING PRAYER
Monday, January 18, 2010

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

The Lord’s unfailing love and mercy neer cease,
Fresh as the morning and sure as the sunrise. (Lamentation 3:22-23)

MORNING PSALM (95:1-7; 100; 63:1-8; 51:1-12) OR A MORNING HYMN Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee

PSALMS 135; 145
SCRIPTURE READING
Genesis 8:6-22
Hebrews 4:14-5:6
John 2:23-3:15

The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.

SILENT REFLECTION ON THE SCRIPTURE
READING

CANTICLE (Canticle of Zechariah or another canticle)

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

Eternal God,
Our beginning and our end,
Be our starting point and our haven,
And accompany us in this day’s journey.
Use our hands
To do the work of your creation,
And use our lives
To bring others the new life you give this world
In Jesus Christ, Redeemer of all.
Amen.

SING OR SAY THE LORD’S PRAYER

[HYMN or SPIRITUAL]  We shall overcome
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 West