9 October 2014
Collects
Prayers
developed from the daily readings
Thursday 9
October 2014
Morning
Prayer
Psalm 89: 39 – 53
The psalm is about a descendant of David for whom
there has been losses in battle, destruction of the city and removal of the
office of King. It laments the withdrawal of the support and protection of God.
This is an appeal to God to remember the promises to David.
Zechariah 1: 1
– 17
In the second year of King Darius of Persia, Zechariah
hears the voice of God telling him to tell the people to repent and return to
God. All the people of the past have gone but God’s statutes remain. The people
repent.
Three months later Zechariah has a vision of a man,
and horse riders. These are sent by God to patrol the earth. They have found
peace everywhere. Then the angel appeals to God for mercy for Jerusalem. God graciously
replies using words of comfort. God was angry but the other nations, now at
peace made things worse. God has returned to Jerusalem and God’s house will be
built there and God’s cities will overflow with prosperity.
Matthew 12: 9 – 21
Jesus heals a man with a withered hand on the Sabbath. When questioned he says people are more precious than sheep and any of us would
rescue a trapped sheep on the Sabbath. The Pharisees conspire to destroy Jesus.
He leaves, although followed by crowds he cures them and appeals to them to stay
quiet. Jesus is the hope to all nations.
Collect for
Morning Prayer
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Healing
and restoring God you hold every person precious in your sight. We pray for the
world, for repentance and for people to seek you out so that they may be healed
and restored and that their healing and lives bring glory to you Lord through
Jesus Christ who died for us. Amen.
Thursday 9 October 2014
Evening
Prayer
Psalm 91
This psalm is one of reassurance and comfort about the
care and protection the faithful have from God. “For He will command his angels
concerning you to guard you in all your ways (v.11)”.
1 Maccabees 9: 1 – 22
Demetrius hears that Nicanor has failed against the
Maccabees so sends Bacchides and Alcimus back into Judah with a larger force.
Many of Judas Maccabeus’ fighters flee before the battle leaving only a few.
Judas, outnumbered decides to fight anyway. He manages to win over one flank of
the army then is killed. It is of Judas Macabeus that the verse is said “How is
the mighty fallen, the saviour of Israel” (v.21).
Colossians
4: 7 – 18
Paul
offers his final greetings and grace to the Colossians recommending the disciples
who are bringing the letter and reminding them that they are in everyone’s
prayers particularly Epaphras – who is one of their people. Paul asks his
chains to be remembered.
Collect for
Evening Prayer
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Holy Lord
you have promised to guard us in our ways and your scriptures show that the
ways of your faithful people are not easy. Our faithful lives require effort,
may include battles and imprisonment and each of us is part of an eternal story.
Be with us this night as we praise and thank you for our continued lives and
the opportunity to serve you that comes with every new day so that our ways are
your way and we are always confident in your care through Jesus Christ our Lord
and your Holy Spirit in our hearts. Amen.
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