1 June 2015
Collects
Prayers
developed from the daily readings
Monday 1
June 2015
Morning
Prayer
Psalm 74
This psalm is one of community lament. 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.
1 Samuel 1: 1 – 20
Hannah is one of two wives and is childless. She prays
fervently – so much so that the priest, Eli thinks she is drunk. She tells him
she is praying. He blesses her and also prays that the Lord gives her what she
asks. She returns to her husband with joy and faith. She conceives and has a
son who she names Samuel.
Acts 4: 5 – 22
Peter and John are before the High Priest Annas and
Caiaphas and others. When asked by what power and by what name did they heal
the man they proclaimed the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, crucified and
resurrected. They quote scripture (Psalm 118:22). The priests and officials
recognise that these are uneducated people who were companions of Jesus and
they recognise the healed man. They consult and then order Peter and John to be
silent about Jesus. Peter and John say that they cannot keep from speaking.
Collect for
Morning Prayer
Protea Albany WA 2014 L Osburn |
Holy Lord you love us, and you listen to our prayers. You
bless us and you have given us your Holy Spirit. Be with us today wherever our
beliefs are being silenced, our identity denied or our service to you blocked.
Help us to remember that you are the God of relationship and that new life is
possible so that we cannot keep from speaking of you, doing your will, loving
and blessing others in your name through Jesus Christ. Amen.
Monday 1
June April 2015
Evening
Prayer
Psalms 75 and 76
The first psalm begins with praise and moves to God as
judge, putting down the boastful wicked and lifting up the righteous.
In second psalm God is portrayed as a mighty warrior
who protects the poor and oppressed against foes, even armies of nations.
Kneeling in thanks and praise to God is the only role for human wrath.
Proverbs 1: 1 - 19
The proverbs are to be studied, considered and their
wisdom gleaned. Respect and fear of God is the beginning of knowledge.
Young people do not be enticed into harming others for
gain. You will only harm yourselves. Being greedy for gain takes away the life
of the possessor.
1 Corinthians 16: 1 – 12
Paul discusses administrative matters: when he plans
to visit and for how long, that Timothy will visit, and that Apollos cannot
come at the moment. He reminds them to systematically put money aside for the
poor believers in Jerusalem and when he comes he will give them letters so that
they can send someone to Jerusalem with the gift.
Collect for
Evening Prayer
Black Swans Mandurah Estuary WA 2014 L Osburn |
God of
strength and compassion we thank you for your love, limit setting and your
care. Help us see the times today when we focused on you and on providing for
the needs to others so that we may be strengthened and encouraged to continue
in our quiet way manifesting your love and compassion for all through Jesus
Christ your Son our Lord and Saviour. Amen.
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