Wednesday, July 14, 2021

Jul 14

Opening Prayer:

To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul. O my God, in you I trust; let me not be put to shame; let not my enemies exult over me. Make me to know your ways, O Lord; teach me your paths. Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all the day long.

Confession of Sin & Prayer for Grace

Heavenly Father, I enter this day full of thanksgiving, because you have redeemed my life by your mercy and grace. I worship you for such a great salvation even as I come to you in repentance. Hear my confession, Father. Forgive me for under-believing your gospel and over-believing my worries. Forgive me for being slow to listen and quick to judgment. Forgive me for failing to love you and your church. Have mercy on me, Lord, for Jesus’ sake. Amen.

Old Testament Reading: 2 Samuel 5

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 11:1-13

Prayer of Adoration:

O God: I adore you because you are a good Father. You give good gifts to your children, and you answer those who call on you. You promise to give the Holy Spirit to all your children who ask; so today, I ask. Fill me with your Holy Spirit!

Psalm Reading: Psalm 123

Prayer of Consecration

God, this Psalm reminds me how important my eyes are to worship. I’m going to look to something today for identity, for security, for meaning. As the eyes of servants look to their master, my eyes are meant to look to you. I realize how often my eyes look down - to people, to experiences, to tangible realities in this world - as my source of life and meaning. Today, help me lift my eyes to you, who are enthroned in the heavens! Get my eyes UP - off of this world, with its many vanities, and onto you, in all of your glory. My soul has had more than enough of the contempt of the proud. Fill my soul with life and joy as I look to you, this day and every day.

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.