Tuesday, November 21, 2023
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. Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.
Confession of Sin & Prayer for Grace
Almighty God, in whom we live and move and have our being, you have made us for yourself, so that our hearts are restless until they rest in you. Yet in my foolishness I have not trusted you, nor rested in my election as your beloved child. I confess my unbelief. Lord, grant me purity of heart and strength of purpose. Let no selfish passion hinder me from knowing your will, nor weakness from doing your will. In your light may I see light, and in your service find perfect freedom; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 32
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 7:21-29
Prayer of Adoration:
Lord Jesus, I adore you as the only true, wise, and authoritative teacher. In your law I find life, and by your Spirit I know your guiding, abiding presence. Thank you, Holy Spirit, for helping me hear and obey my Father’s good commandments.
Psalm Reading: Psalm 29
Prayer of Consecration
Lord: today I want to ascribe to you the glory that is due your name. As Jesus taught me to do, I pray: “Hallowed be Your Name.” This world is full of counterfeit glory - people vying for fame and notoriety and power. But you are the only One who is truly glorious; your Name is the only one worth living for; your beauty never fades. You sit enthroned as King forever. So today: let your glory be always on my mind. Animate me with a vision of your kingly power and goodness. Fill me with longing for the people around me to know your glory and be changed by it. “May the Lord give strength to His people; may the Lord bless His people with peace!”
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.
