30 August 2015
Collects
Prayers
developed from the daily readings
Sunday 30 August 2015
Morning
Prayer
Psalm 16
This
psalm praises and blesses God and delights in the faithful. The psalmist
commits to support people of faith and uses personal testimony of how God has
enriched his life. “In your presence there is fullness of joy" (v.11).
Mark 11: 12 – 14 and 20 – 26
In the morning, Jesus is hungry and sees a fig tree
full of leaves (it looks like it is productive). There are no figs. Jesus says,
“May no one ever eat fruit from you again”, and moves on.
The next morning Jesus and the disciples pass the fig
tree again. It had withered from its roots.
Jesus talks about the power of prayer that is aligned
to belief. Pray and believe you have received what has been asked for and it
will be yours. When praying forgive others so that God may forgive you.
Collect for
Morning Prayer
The amazing beauty of creation: a stunning turkey Eurobin Vic L Osburn |
Sunday 30 August 2015
Evening
Prayer
Song of Songs 4: 7 – 15
The man
describes the woman as altogether beautiful.
The man
describes the woman like a beautiful locked garden. He compares her to the
beauty and fragrance of the place. He calls to her to come from Lebanon and be
his bride.
Psalm 15
This
psalm lists the moral characteristics of people who are permitted in the
temple. People who tell the truth, care for their neighbour and behave
ethically.
James 1: 1 – 13
When we face trials we are to rejoice because testing
our faith produces endurance. We are to strengthen our faith and choose faith
over doubt – to be consistent. Let us boast in being raised up when we are lowly. Let us remember that
temptation comes from our own desires and can give birth to sin. So we are
blessed when we endure temptation.
Collect for
Evening Prayer
Camellia Harrietville Vic L Osburn |
Holy Lord we long for
your presence and the sweet fragrance of your love. Stand with us in the days
to come. Strengthen our faith, keep us true, caring for others, listening to
your call and putting temptation aside so that we unswervingly look to you,
give ourselves to you in love and work to fulfil your purpose in our lives through Jesus
Christ your Son our Lord and Saviour. Amen.
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