7 September 2014
Collects
Prayers
developed from the daily readings
Sunday 7
September 2014
Morning
Prayer
Psalm 74
The community laments.
Enemies have come and destroyed the city, the temple and everything that
gives identity to the people. An appeal is made to God using stories of
creation and provision for the people. The enemy ridicules and the soul of the
people is at risk of being destroyed. The psalmist asks to Lord to rise up for
the people’s sake.
Matthew 18: 1 – 9
The disciples come to Jesus to ask about status in
heaven. Jesus chooses a child as the model. We need to be like a little child,
whose parents lead and not seek our own way. If we do something that makes a
young believer stumble, we would be better off dead. And if we have something
we value but it causes us to stumble in our belief, even if it is as dear to us
as our own hand or foot or eye, we are better off without it.
Collect for
Morning Prayer
In the hills towards Port Augusta SA 2014 L Osburn |
God of
all, to you each of us is valued and loved. Help us to see you in each other, and
to know that every person is on a journey to you. Guide us in all we do to make
everyone’s path smooth so that they may more quickly find you and experience
your eternal grace and love through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Sunday 7
September 2014
Evening
Prayer
Exodus 13: 11 – 22
In remembrance of the Passover, every first-born male
lamb is sacrificed and a sacrifice of a lamb is also made for first-born
donkeys and male children. They are redeemer through the sacrifice of the lamb.
When Pharaoh let the people go God kept them away from war until they were
ready and lead them towards the Red Sea with a cloud before them every day and
a pillar of fire before them every night.
Psalm 95
Sing to God songs of praise for all things God has
done for us. Be joyful. Make a noise. Do not harden your heart like the
Israelites did when they were wandering in the wilderness.
Romans 13: 11 – 14
Paul reminds us that we are closer to salvation now
than we were the first day we believed. So we need to be enthused, live
honourably, put on God’s armour of light and be guided by Christ not our own
desires.
Collect for
Evening Prayer
Red Gum Blossom Deanery Garden Griffith NSW 2014 L Osburn |
Saving God, you redeemed us
through the death of Your Son Jesus making us we free to love you, to approach
you and each day to be nearer to you. Open our hearts to song and praise and thanks
for all you have done so that we may rise tomorrow feeling fully enthused with
your love and continue praising and thanking you where ever we are through
Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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