18 May 2014 

Collects

Prayers developed from the daily readings 

Sunday 18 May 2014 

Morning Prayer   

Psalm 116

The psalm gives thanks to God for healing. Even when he is profoundly depressed the psalmist trusts in God and rejoices in salvation rededicating himself to God and offering heart felt praise.

Revelation 22: 1 – 2 and 9 – 14

The angel shows John a vision of the river of the water of life. Angels are fellow servants with us and with the prophets. We are to worship only God. This vision and prophecy is not to be hidden away, but shared. It is too late for us to change others; let them be. The end is coming soon. Those who will be blessed, who have the right to the tree of life and to enter the holy city are the ones who have been washed.

Collect for Morning Prayer

Early morning sun on the river
Sue's Bridge WA 2014  L Osburn

Magnificent Lord of wonders, you hear us when we call, you heal us, redeem us and restore us. You sent Jesus to die for us and wash our sins away. We praise and thank you. Give us voice and heart today to praise you so that all can see we worship you and you alone through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord and the power of your Holy Spirit. Amen.

Sunday 18 May 2014

Evening Prayer

Acts 8: 1b – 13

Saul is a key actor in the persecution of Christian people and families. The believers scatter. Phillip (one of the first deacons) goes to Samaria, telling the good news and healing people. Simon, a magician in that place, has a large following but they believe Phillip and are baptised. Simon believes too, is baptised and stays with Phillip.

Psalm 135: 1 – 4 and 13 – 21

This psalm is a song of praise and thanksgiving to God. It calls upon the priestly tribes of Israel to praise the Lord.

Revelation 10

John has a vision of an enormous angel holding a tiny scroll in his hand, which John is asked to eat. The scroll is sweet on the outside with a bitter after taste. John is instructed to prophecy again about many peoples, nations, languages and kings.

Collect for Evening Prayer

New and old gum leaves in the early morning
Armadale WA 2014 L Osburn

Awesome and loving God, you provided your early deacons with gifts of the spirit to proclaim the good news, to heal and restore the world. The news, of both your grace and the gift of your Son, is indeed good. Keep us by your side, help us bring that sweet news to others and be with them through the bitter times of separation from their old lives so that they too can experience the joy of your kingdom through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, and the power of your Holy Spirit. Amen.