Friday, January 26, 2024

Jan 26

Opening Prayer:

O Lord, God of my salvation, every day I call upon you, in the morning my prayer comes before you. Incline your ear to my cry! For my soul is full of troubles, and my strength fails. Renew me each morning with your steadfast love, that I may rejoice and be glad all my days.

Confession of Sin & Prayer for Grace

Almighty God: I confess that I often honor you with my lips while my heart is far from you. I am content to appear righteous instead of truly being righteous. I repent of my sin and my self-love. Please search my heart, examine my motives, and forgive my faults. Awaken me to your glory, and send your Spirit to renew and change my heart. Help me to hear your voice today above the clamor of this world, and follow only you. Amen.

Old Testament Reading: Deuteronomy 18:15-22

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: Mark 1:29-45

Prayer of Adoration:

Lord Jesus: I adore you for your power AND your compassion. Not only do you have the strength to heal and deliver; but you are moved with mercy toward the needy. In you, sinners find rest, healing, and forgiveness.

Psalm Reading: Psalm 71

Prayer of Consecration

I thank you, Lord, that you care for me in every season of my life. Whether I’m newly following you, or have walked with you for a lifetime, you prove to me again and again that I can trust you. This doesn’t mean that life is easy or perfect. This psalm speaks honestly of troubles and calamities, acknowledging that life is hard. I know that I will face suffering, even tragedy, so help me to respond to hard times by clinging tightly to you. Remind me of your faithful care in years gone by, so that I can be strengthened when I feel afraid. Fill my mind and heart with songs of gratitude, so that I might remember and celebrate your lovingkindness. I entrust myself to you today; keep me in your care, and let my tongue speak of your righteous help all the day long.

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.