19 February 2016
Collects
Prayers
developed from the daily readings
Friday 19
February 2016
Morning
Prayer
Psalms
110 and 111
The
first psalm is about the new king who on coronation has priest privileges. The
second praises God for great deeds, honour, majesty, enduring righteousness and
mercy.
Jeremiah 27: 12 – 28: 4
Jeremiah has a yoke made and put on his back and neck.
He prophesies that all will be under the rule of Nebuchadrezzar and unless they
serve him they will perish. All the valuables left in the holy places will go
to Babylon. Another prophet Hananiah prophesies the opposite, that all will be
restored and returned to two years.
Luke 12: 22 – 34
Jesus teaches about focusing on our relationship with
God and not focusing on stuff,
possessions or the future, what will we wear or what will we eat. He teaches
generosity and gathering our spiritual wealth in purses that will never wear
out, since “where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” (v.34).
Collect for
Morning Prayer
Focus and devotion New Norcia Benedictine Community WA L Osburn |
Friday 19 February
2016
Evening
Prayer
Psalms
112 and 113
The
first psalm proclaims that the righteous and faithful will receive good things
and good reputations. The second psalm praises God especially for helping those
who are humble and poor.
Genesis 42: 1 – 17
Jacob learns that Egypt has surplus grain. He sends
his remaining sons except Benjamin, to Egypt. The have an audience with Joseph
who they do not recognise and bow before him. He deals with them harshly
accusing them of spying. He demands they return and bring Benjamin as proof of
their integrity.
Hebrews 6: 9 – 18
There are two unchangeable things on which we can
anchor our hope: God’s promise and God’s oath.
Collect for
Evening Prayer
On a fishing boat Fremantle Harbour WA L Osburn |
Everlasting
and unchangeable God, we thank you that we can confidently rely on your care
for us, and your gift of salvation. Help us to anchor our hopes on you and to
say in confidence you are the one and only God. We ask this through Jesus Christ
our Lord our advocate and saviour. Amen.
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