28 April 2014

Collects

Prayers developed from the daily readings 

Monday 28 April 2014 

Morning Prayer   

Psalms 143 and 146

The psalmist is in hiding in a cave and sounds depressed yet, he is still reaching out to God; he is still trusting and obedient.

The next psalm is one of praise to God who is trustworthy – more than princes: more than mortals.

Leviticus 6: 1 – 18

The first section is instruction to us all that when we have made an error or defrauded someone, as soon as we become aware, we are to return what was taken plus 20% and also make a guilt offering – a ram without blemish or its equivalent.

The second section gives instructions to the priests about animal and grain offerings and the management of the perpetual altar fire.

Matthew 28: 1 – 10

After the Sabbath the two Marys go to the tomb where Jesus was laid. There is an earthquake, an angel of the Lord appears and rolls the stone away. The angel is clothed in white and bright as lightning. The guards on the tomb shake and are immobilised. The angel tells the women that Jesus has been raised and to look in the tomb. The angel also tells them to tell the disciples to go to Galilee where they will see Jesus. The women leave to tell the disciples and they meet Jesus who greets them and also tells them to tell the disciples to go to Galilee.

Collect for Morning Prayer

Grain Loader Esperance WA
2014 L Osburn

 Almighty God you want us to feel your care. You gave us your son to clear away our debts so that we can approach without fear. We thank you for this great gift. Help us this morning to experience the wondrous joy your gift brings so that we may go out into your world with energy and a light heart to do your will and glorify your name through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord and the power of your Holy Spirit. Amen.

Monday 28 April 2014

Evening Prayer

Psalm 119: 153 – 176

This portion of the psalm is a plea for preservation of life from someone who is devout “my soul keeps your decrees” and who admits he has gone astray.

Exodus 15: 1 – 18

This is a song of praise sung by Moses and the Israelites after their passing through the sea. They praise God’s might and steadfast love. They praise the quietness of the response from chiefs and leaders in the land they pass through on their way to Canaan. They sing, “The Lord will reign forever”.

1 Peter 3: 1 – 7

If we are in a relationship with  someone who does not believe our partner is to be treated with respect and we are to be faithful, adorn ourselves with a gentle spirit and be without fear. We are to honour our partners even if the partner does not believe, for they too are heirs to the gift of life. There is the hope that respect for our partner will result in sufficient peace for prayer time.

Collect for Evening Prayer

Sailing boats Esperance WA
2014 L Osburn

Compassionate God, you came to earth and lived with us. You know the challenges of life and relationships. Help us today to respect people's beliefs, to honour them as inheritors of Christ’s love and calmly go about our lives of prayer and thanksgiving so that we demonstrate your love for all through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord and the power of your Holy Spirit. Amen.