18 February 2014

Collects

Prayers developed from the daily readings 

Tuesday 18 February 2014

Morning Prayer

Psalm 107: 1 – 22

Whether we are lost in a dry place, imprisoned or sick we are encouraged to “cry to the Lord whose steadfast love endures forever”.

Proverbs 29: 17 – 30: 6

These proverbs provide a list of attitudes and behaviours well known to humans. They lead us to a statement humility and recognition that only God is good.

Luke 6: 12 – 26

Jesus names the apostles and gives the sermon on the plain, with the theme of humility and hope.

Collect for Morning Prayer

 

New Norcia WA 2014 L Osburn

Lord Jesus Christ, thank you for your healing and teaching, helping us to understand ancient scripture. Help us today to step out in faith, hope and humility in everything we do through the power of your Holy Spirit.  Amen 

Tuesday 18 February 2014

Evening Prayer

Psalm 107: 23 – 43

We are reminded that faithfulness leads to hope and pride to being brought low. We are to call on the Lord for our great provision.

Genesis 27: 30 – 46

Esau discovers Jacob’s deceit and does not get the blessing from his father that he expected. He plots to kill Jacob who is told to flee to Haran and go to Rebekah’s brother Laban.

1 Timothy 4

Paul warns against false teaching and encourages Timothy, though he is young, to be an example by constantly publicly reading the scriptures, exhorting and teaching people in the faith.

Collect for Evening Prayer

Flowers on the cliffs, Head of the Bight SA
2014 L Osburn

Caring nurturing God, you love us and want the best for us. Help us to value reading scripture and faithfully serve you everyday so that we bring glory and praise to you. We ask this through the grace of Jesus and through the power of your Holy Spirit. Amen