9 January 2015
Collects
Prayers
developed from the daily readings
Friday 9
January 2015
Morning
Prayer
Psalm 22: 1 – 22
This portion of the psalm is a solemn prayer for
deliverance from a dreadful illness. It is an illness that has detractors
circling the psalmist. The psalmist feels alone and separated from God but is
reminded of all the times God was there in the past for the Israelites. The
psalmist is humble, asks to be saved not just from the illness but also from
any temptation.
Song of Songs 4: 1 – 8
The man
describes the woman’s features, her beauty, eyes like doves, hair, teeth, lips,
neck with her necklace. He will be intimate with her until dawn. He finds her flawless.
John 5: 19 – 29
Jesus
says he models what he does on God, through his relationship with God. God
loves Jesus and shows him what God is doing. God will show greater works than
Jesus has done so far. Raising the dead – giving life – and judging are things
Jesus has been given to do. Whoever does not honour Jesus does not honour the
father.
Those
who hear Jesus’s voice and truly believe pass from death to life.
Collect for
Morning Prayer
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Holy Lord, lover of our souls you sent your Son to give us
life, make us flawless in your sight and ultimately bring judgement. Take us in
your gentle embrace and help us see each other as you see us so that we are
models of your love, gentleness and grace in the world through Jesus Christ Your Son our Lord. Amen.
Friday 9 January
2015
Evening
Prayer
Psalms 22: 23 – 32 and 23
The second section of the psalm, calls for all people
who respect and honour God to give praise, glorify and stand in awe! God has
delivered the psalmist from deadly illness and this evidence shows that all
God’s promises are secure. The Lord rules in all places and future generations
will continue God’s praise.
This is the well-known 23rd Psalm. The Lord
is compared to a shepherd who makes sure the sheep are well pastured, have
clean water, are at peace and have nothing to fear. God makes us holy (anoints
us) and gives us good things our whole life long.
Song of Songs 4: 9 – 5:1
The man
describes the woman like a beautiful locked garden. He compares her to the
beauty and fragrance of the place. She responds calling the winds to come and
extend the reach of the fragrance so that the man comes to her. He responds
that he has arrived and, she is his bride.
Ephesians 5: 6 – 20
Paul warns to stay away from
deceivers and live instead as children of light – seeking what is pleasing to
God. Shine a light on darkness and expose it: awake, rise and let Christ shine
in you!
Live your life wisely making the
most of your time. Sing hymns and spiritual songs. Make melody, lift up your
hearts at all times giving thanks to God in the name of Jesus.
Collect for
Evening Prayer
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Life-giving
God of wisdom you show us the priorities that will keep us alive in you. Remind
us each day that we are secure in you and anointed by you through Christ so
that we praise and glorify you and take time to shine for you, sing, lift up
our hearts and make joyful sounds to your glory through Jesus Christ our Lord
and Saviour. Amen.
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