28 November 2014
Collects
Prayers developed from the daily
readings
Friday 28 November 2014
Morning Prayer
Psalm 71
This psalmist is an older person who has had a life of
connection with God. The psalm is
of praise and a plea for deliverance from personal enemies. The psalmist
promises to use music to proclaim God and praise God.
Malachi 2: 17 – 3: 12
Malachi prophesies that God is sending a messenger to
prepare the way before his coming – a messenger in whom the priests delight.
But no one will be able to stand it because the messenger will come to refine
like a refiner of silver and gold, until the priests present offerings in
righteousness. Only then will the judgement begin of those who do wrong. The
Lord wants people to repent.
How can they do this? First by tithing correctly and
not robbing God. Then blessings will overflow.
Mark 3: 7 – 19a
Jesus goes to the Sea of Galilee and great numbers
hearing about him arrive from the coast and from beyond the Jordan River. The
disciples acquire a boat so that Jesus is not be crushed. Jesus tells all the
unclean spirits who recognise him as the Son of God to not make his identity
known. He goes up the mountain and appoints 12 to proclaim the message and cast
out demons.
Collect for Morning Prayer
Painting of a heavenly choir using the faces of children who attended the school New Norcia Benedictine Community WA 2014 L Osburn |
Holy Lord
you care for all of us especially those who are your disciples and priests to
your people. Help us all as members of your holy priesthood to genuinely focus
on you and do so through all the hardships of life so that we, and those to
whom we bring your message, may be forever blessed through Jesus
Christ Your Son our Lord. Amen.
Friday 28 November 2014
Evening Prayer
Psalm 119: 65 – 88
In this section the psalmist says that in the past he
was arrogant, then punished and humbled. These events led to study of the law
and following God. Now, others are being arrogant, flout the law and attack
him. The psalmist asks for deliverance and promises to keep the faith and be
steadfast.
Wisdom 12: 12 – 21
God is sovereign and there is no person or other god
the question God’s decisions and actions. God, supremely powerful also spares
all, judges with mildness and deals with us with forbearance. God teaches us
that righteousness must be kind.
God provides repentance for sins. God provides opportunities for enemies
to give up their wickedness. How much more will he be generous to those to whom
promises have been made?
John sees Satan bring out of the sea a multi-headed
creature with great power, which the world worships. The people cannot
withstand it. The beast is given authority to rule and shout blasphemies
against God. It is allowed to make war on the saints and win and given authority
over all nations. Everyone whose name is not written in the book of life of the
Lamb is slaughtered. We are to hear and listen: if we are taken captive we will
be held in captivity and if we kill violently we too will be killed. This is a
call for saints to endure.
Collect for Evening Prayer
Ventilation Shaft North Mine Broken Hill NSW 2014 L Osburn |
Holy Lord, you love us all and want us to be with you, faithful and
steadfast. Be with us as we reflect on our day. Help us bring to you the things
we have done wrong and to tell our troubles how powerful and gracious you are
so that we may endure all things and be numbered among your saints through Jesus
Christ our Lord and Saviour. Amen.
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