17 June 2015
Collects
Prayers
developed from the daily readings
Wednesday 17
June 2015
Morning
Prayer
Psalm 106: 1 – 24
The
psalmist begins praising God and marvelling at God’s faithful love and great
deeds. He then charges that we, like the people of the past – from the Exodus
to the time of Aaron – go astray.
1 Samuel 16
God asks Samuel how long will he grieve over Saul and
sends him to anoint one of the sons of Jesse the Bethlehemite. Samuel takes a
heifer with him to make a sacrifice. He tells the people he comes in peace. He invites
Jesse and his sons to the sacrifice. Jesse’s sons are brought into his
presence. None are one God chose. Samuel asks, “Are all your sons here?” Jesse
says there is the youngest, currently herding sheep. Jesse says no one will sit
to eat following the sacrifice without this son.
David arrives. Samuel anoints him and the spirit of
the Lord comes David. Samuel returns to Ramah.
Saul experiences the departure of God’s spirit and is
troubled. His advisers suggest that music will help him feel better. David the
son of Jesse is a lyre-player. His name is brought forward. Word is sent to
Jesse who releases David into the service of the King. David becomes Saul’s
armour bearer. When David plays the lyre, Saul feels better.
Acts 10: 17 – 33
Peter in Joppa is puzzled by his vision of the sheet
and all the creatures. Suddenly Cornelius’s men appear at the gate asking for
him. The Spirit tells Peter to go to the men and go with them without
hesitation. He greets them, hears the story of Cornelius’s vision, invites them
in and gives them lodging then leaves with them the next morning with some of
the believers.
At Caesarea, Cornelius has gathered his close friends
and family. Cornelius worships Peter who stops him. “Stand up. I am only
mortal.” Peter tells them that though the law says he should not associate with
people from other nations God has told him not to call anyone profane or
unclean. Cornelius tells Peter about the vision, how he came to send for him
and that they are now gathered in the presence of God to hear what God will
have Peter say.
Collect for
Morning Prayer
Pioneer Sculpture SW WA 2014 L Osburn |
Holy and
great Lord, when we are open to you we are directed to new people, new
opportunities and new futures by your grace. Be with us today when we meet and
interact with new people. Help us to be open, welcoming, and to listen to them
so that we respond to your call and the plan for your kingdom through Jesus
Christ your Son our Lord and the power of your Holy Spirit in our hearts. Amen.
Wednesday
17 June April 2015
Evening
Prayer
Psalm 106: 25 – 50
The
ancient people keep shifting allegiance and worshipping other gods. They even
conduct live sacrifice of their children. Yet God delivers them, shows
compassion. The psalmist asks for God to gather us in to give thanks, glory and
praise to God.
Sirach 11: 15 – 28
Wisdom, knowledge, understanding the law, good deeds
and love all come from God. Those who enjoy evil will have it with them to
their old age.
The Lord’s favour brings lasting success. Keep
working. You don’t know how much time you will have. When hardship comes
prosperity is not remembered and when prosperity comes hardship is not
remembered.
People are known by the way they end.
2 Corinthians 11: 30 – 12: 5
Paul continues his discussion about how his weakness
makes him strong. He escaped Damascus by being lowered out a window in a
basket. He cannot boast of mystical experiences though he knows others who have
had them.
Paul will only boast in his weakness.
Collect for
Evening Prayer
Denmark WA 2014 L Osburn |
Merciful
God, full of grace you know all we are and love us how we are. Hold us as we reflect
on our day and look at all the times we were weak but strong in you. Help us
identify the times we used the wisdom, knowledge, understanding and love you
have given us so that we, seeing your grace operating in our lives, may be
encouraged and emboldened to continue to be perfectly ourselves in your service
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord and Saviour. Amen.
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