Tuesday, September 21, 2021

Sep 21

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

Almighty God: in Jesus Christ you love me, but I have not loved you. You have given me all things, yet I have squandered your gifts. I have grieved you and caused hurt to others, and I am not worthy to be called your child. Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I am ashamed and sorry for all I have done to displease you. Cleanse me from my sin and receive me again into your household, that I might never stray from your love, but always remain within the sound of your voice. Amen.

Old Testament Reading: Proverbs 1:1-19

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 7:24-37

Prayer of Adoration:

Lord Jesus, I adore you for your dynamic interaction with the world. You are not rigid or hard hearted. Although you never change, you are moved by human suffering. Although you are sovereign, you respond to the requests of your people. Grant me, therefore, greater boldness and faith in bringing my requests to you.

Psalm Reading: Psalm 119:121-144

Prayer of Consecration

Thank you, Lord, that the unfolding of your word gives light. I need your light today as I engage the people and things around me. Give me a deep understanding of your ways, increase my affection for your law, and let no iniquity have dominion over me. Cause me to weep when I see people failing to revere and obey your law. Whatever this day brings, I receive it as a gift from you. Make your face shine upon your servant, for Jesus’ sake, Amen.

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.