Tuesday, June 18, 2024

Jun 18

Opening Prayer:

Blessed are you, O Lord; teach me your statutes! I will meditate on your precepts and fix my eyes on your ways. Deal bountifully with your servant, that I may live and keep your word. Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things in your law.

Confession of Sin & Prayer for Grace

Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner. For although you have forgiven my sin, I have not forgiven those who sin against me. Inwardly, I harbor bitterness, resentment, and anger. Lift my eyes to your cross, Lord Jesus, that in remembrance of your salvation I would be freed from all resentment. Moreover, purify my thoughts and protect me from biting, sarcastic words. Help me to love and forgive others as you have loved and forgiven me, to the glory of your name. Amen.

Old Testament Reading: 1 Samuel 15:34-16:13

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 10:1-24

Prayer of Adoration:

Father, I rejoice that even the demons are subject to me in your name. No power on earth or in heaven is stronger than your mighty name. Despite this, I rejoice most of all that my name is written in heaven.

Psalm Reading: Psalm 20

Prayer of Consecration

Father: I receive this blessing today over my life. And I pray this blessing over my church and over all who love you. May you send us help from your sanctuary. May you fulfill all our petitions. May you grant us our heart’s desires. May you answer us when we call. Today, as I face the challenges and opportunities that come my way, I remember that because of my union with Jesus Christ, you are present, and you are FOR me. You are not a miser, rationing out your blessings half-heartedly; you are the God of all grace, who loves to bless your people. Pour out your goodness upon me today, for the sake of your son Jesus!

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.