Friday, February 18, 2022

Feb 18

Opening Prayer:

Lord God Almighty: Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things in your law. Open my ears, that I may tremble at your Word. Open my lips, that my mouth may declare your praise. Guide 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

God of mercy, whose Son, Jesus Christ, beckons me with the wide embrace of his love: I confess that I have been a wayward child. I have disobeyed your commands; I have been deaf to your call; I have been cold to your love. In thought, word, and deed, I have hurt others and dishonored your name. In your great mercy, receive me again as your beloved child, not because I am worthy, but for the sake of Jesus, who loved me and gave himself for me.

Old Testament Reading: Exodus 24

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: Matthew 6:19-34

Prayer of Adoration:

Father, I worship you for your providential care for me. My anxiety cannot add a single hour to my life; and it is unnecessary, for you promise to provide for my needs. Thank you for the assurance that you will care for me in body and soul.

Psalm Reading: Psalm 20

Prayer of Consecration

O God, this psalm is a prayer for protection; and I pray it today for myself and for Your people around the world. This day may bring trouble or suffering; Lord, answer and protect your people. This day may bring disappointed desire and unfulfilled plans; Lord, remember us and regard us with favor. This day may reveal our neediness in body and mind; Lord, answer your anointed. Give us the resilience to pray in stubborn hope, not because of our own deserving, but based firmly on your goodness and mercy. Some trust in human strength, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God. Oh Lord, answer us when we call.

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.