Saturday, November 16, 2024

Nov 16

Opening Prayer:

Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts; and see if there be any hurtful way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.

Confession of Sin & Prayer for Grace

Lord God, although I have been raised with Christ, I have failed to put to death the sin in my heart. I have become complacent and self-satisfied. I have willfully ignored the sin that lingers in my life. Of this I repent and ask for your mercy. Direct me, O Lord, in all my doings with your gracious favor, and further me with your continual help; that in all my works begun, continued, and ended in you, I may glorify your holy Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Old Testament Reading: Deuteronomy 26:1-11

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: 1 Corinthians 4

Prayer of Adoration:

Lord Jesus, thank you for the ministry of the apostles, who were servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. And thank you for giving me guides and mentors in my own life, to lead me in the way of Christ Jesus. I adore you for adopting me into your family and giving me models to follow and imitate.

Psalm Reading: Psalm 128

Prayer of Consecration

Lord, your Word repeatedly reminds me that there is blessing for those who fear You. You honor and reward those who love you; you resist and oppose those who rebel against you. So today, let me live for your blessing! Fill my imagination with pictures of a life lived in close fellowship with you. Help me to open my hands wider, to receive the good that you pour out. Too often I regard my life with fear of scarcity. Too often, I allow myself to be robbed of a good and healthy satisfaction with your blessing. Open my eyes to the fruitful vine you have given me, and the olive shoots around my table. Expand my capacity for celebrating these gifts. And help me long for the flourishing and prosperity of your church. 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.