6 September 2014
Collects
Prayers
developed from the daily readings
Saturday 6
September 2014
Morning
Prayer
Psalm 18: 1 – 31
David exuberantly praises the Lord for saving him from
death at the hands of his enemies. The images used are like a volcanic
eruption. David is ecstatic with what he can do with God’s help. He rejoices
utterly in God, the only God: our God.
Zephaniah 3: 1 – 10
The city is full of corruption including the priests,
prophets and judges. God’s wrath will cover all the nations and on the last day
peoples will speak with one voice and call on God. There will be no more
diverse languages and all will serve the Lord.
Acts 26: 1 – 18
Paul is given permission to speak to King Agrippa.
Paul is deferential and glad to be given the opportunity to speak. He tells of
his early life and zeal in persecuting Christians. He tells of his encounter on
the road to Damascus and the commission he received from Christ to tell the
people of other nations the good news of Christ so that they will turn from
darkness to light, receive forgiveness for sins and a place among those
sanctified through Christ.
Collect for
Morning Prayer
Kookaburras also know as "Laughing jackasses" for their raucous laughing call heard across the miles. Kookaburras also live in communities Mulwala NSW 2014 L Osburn |
Oh God you
came to us as Christ to rescue us, receive forgiveness and through faith in
Jesus be made holy before you. Today if we are given the opportunity to talk
about your love, fill us with courage and help us do so with joy so that all people
hear your word, come to serve you and to love each other as sisters and
brothers through Jesus Christ and the power of your Holy Spirit. Amen.
Saturday 6
September 2014
Evening
Prayer
Psalm 18: 32 – 38 (39 – 44) 45 - 52
David continues his great psalm of praise for
deliverance from enemies and as the warrior king he had to be, describes his
supremacy in the battle. He is more subdued at the end, blessing God, extoling
God’s name, praising God for his steadfast love and care.
Judith
10: 1 –13
Judith
completes her prayers goes inside washes and puts scented oil on herself, fine
clothing, jewellery and sandals. She transforms herself into a beauty. She
gathers fine food and crockery and with her maid leaves the city. As they are
travelling through the valley they are stopped and questioned. She says she is
fleeing the city because the Assyrians will kill everyone and that she wishes
to speak with Holofernes, the Assyrian general since she knows a way through
the valleys where he will be successful and lose no men, captured or slain.
1 John 3: 11 – 24
The message from the beginning is
that we should love one another. If we hate our brothers and sisters we are
murderers. We know love because Christ gave his life for us and we ought to lay
down our lives for others. We love, not in word and speech but in truth and action.
God will judge us not by our heart’s passing emotions but by our abiding
relationships with each other.
Collect for
Evening Prayer
Driving across Australia on the Nullabor Plain on part of the 90 mile straight stretch 2014 L Osburn |
God of compassion and grace, buy
your death on the cross the great battle is won. We thank you for your examples
of great and quiet warriors, for their trust and faith in you and their
courage. Be with us as we reflect on our day. Help us see where we loved others
through truth, action and with consistency so that we are encouraged to do so
again and again for the long-haul through Jesus Christ our Lord and the power of
Your Holy Spirit in our hearts. Amen
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