Wednesday, February 23, 2022
Opening Prayer:
O Lord, you have said, “Seek my face.” My heart says to you, “Your face, Lord, do I seek.” Do not hide your face from me. Do not turn me away in anger. Teach me your ways, O Lord, that I may walk in your truth; unite my heart to fear your name.
Confession of Sin & Prayer for Grace
Almighty God, by whom all things were created and for whom all things exist, I bow before you in humility. Truly I have more than sufficient reasons to overflow with gratitude and thanksgiving. Yet how easily I default to complaining, whining, and grumbling. I acknowledge and grieve the entitlement and selfishness in my soul. Have mercy on me, O Lord. Free me for joyful gratitude and humble thanksgiving, through Jesus Christ my Savior: Amen.
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 62
The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
New Testament Reading: Luke 6:39-49
Prayer of Adoration:
I adore you, O God, as the secure foundation of my life. Thank you, O Father, for creating me for your glory. Thank you, Lord Jesus, for giving me your words to guide and ground me. Thank you, Holy Spirit, for transforming my inmost being, so that I bear the good fruit of righteousness.
Psalm Reading: Psalm 103
Prayer of Consecration
“Bless the Lord, O my soul.” This Psalm is an invitation to preach to myself; to pause today’s rush of activity and meditate on your faithfulness, O Lord. So let me remember what you’ve done for me: you’ve forgiven my sin; you’ve healed my diseases of mind and body; you’ve redeemed my life from the pit; you’ve crowned me with steadfast love. Today’s labor may involve small, ordinary tasks, or great influence and responsibility. Either way, as I work, I’ll fix my soul on your steadfast love which stretches from everlasting to everlasting. I know my days are like the grass, and my frame is made from dust. But Your steadfast love endures forever. With all creation, I will bless you, Lord, and live for Your kingdom and glory.
BENEDICTION
And now may the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us now and always, until the day of Christ's return.
