Friday, May 31, 2024
Opening Prayer:
There is none like you among the gods, O Lord, nor are there any works like yours. For you are great and do wondrous things; you alone are God. Teach me your way, O LORD, that I may walk in your truth; unite my heart to fear your name.
Confession of Sin & Prayer for Grace
O God: forgive my doubting, questioning heart. Like those who witnessed Jesus’ miracles of healing yet spurned belief, I too have seen wonders, yet have hardened my heart. I confess the way my pessimism has caused others to doubt themselves and your Spirit; the times my criticism has wounded others; the times my dejection has dampened the enthusiasm of those inspired by your Word and work. O God, forgive me, and in your mercy, renew me, that with an open heart I may believe and never pose an obstacle to the faith of others. Amen.
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 54
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: Romans 8:1-17
Prayer of Adoration:
God: I adore you because you are my Father and I am your child. You have adopted me into your family and given me all the privileges of sonship. Thank you for welcoming me into the wide embrace of your fatherly love.
Psalm Reading: Psalm 97
Prayer of Consecration
O God, it’s good to be reminded of your throne and your reign. You are the Lord of all the earth; you are exalted far above all gods. My rightful posture before you is one of humble submission and grateful reverence. You are not my buddy, my peer, or my servant; you are my Lord and my God, before whom I bow my knee and offer my worship. Yet in your great power and glory, you delight in doing good to your people. You give light and joy to all who find their hope in you. So today, let me rejoice in your reign! Let me give thanks to your holy name. Let me delight in the King of all the earth, who has also become my Father through the Lord Jesus Christ. May your name be highly exalted!
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.
