14 July 2016
Collects
Prayers developed from the daily readings
Thursday 14 July 2016
Morning Prayer
Psalm 34
This is a psalm of
thanksgiving and praise and one that teaches people to love and fear the Lord,
to avoid evil and to seek peace. The psalmist teaches, “the Lord redeems the
life of his servants” (v22).
Amos 3
Amos explains that all
things are connected and God has shown the prophets that Israel will be
destroyed with only tiny remnants remaining.
John 6: 1 – 15
Jesus goes to the other
side of the Sea of Galilee and sees a great crowd of people following firstly
because it was near Passover and secondly because they had heard of his
healing. He shares a few barley loaves and fish among the crowd, and all are
fed with much left over.
Jesus goes further into the
mountains alone when he realises the people want to make him King.
Collect for Morning Prayer
Desert Church Silverton NSW L Osburn |
Generous and faithful God, you provide for us when we
call on you. You have provided prophets and scripture and ultimately your Son
for our guidance and salvation. Keep our eyes and ears open to you today so
that we share what we have, know and can do so that more and more people
benefit from the abundance of your love through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord.
Amen.
Thursday 14 July 2016
Evening Prayer
Psalm 119: 17 – 40
In this section of the
psalm is the plea to be taught and to be shown how to live out the commandments
daily and how to read and understand scripture. There is a plea for protection
against ridicule or harm by others because of our desire to be with and know
God.
Ezekiel 21: 8 – 27 (28 –
32)
Ezekiel prophesies total
destruction of Jerusalem and of the Ammonites. There is no way out now and the
King will be deposed. All that will be left is a ruin.
Galatians 6: 11 – 18
Paul signs off the letter
in his own handwriting. Paul does not boast in how many converts he has made
but only of the cross of Christ. Being circumcised or not, Jew or not, isn’t a
relevant issue. What is relevant is the new creation won by Christ and from
that comes peace and mercy for all. Paul does not want to be upset by disputes
like those the Galatians have endured. He carries the marks of persecution for
being Christian on his body. He knows the risks of being Christian. Paul
blesses the Galatians.
Collect for Evening Prayer
Outback shed Silverton NSW L Osburn |
God of relationship and connection, we no longer need to seek you in a
temple or in a holy city. Through your new creation you are available to us all
wherever we call on you in humility, faith and praise. Through your word we
learn and know you better. We need no more to fear separation from you since
you are the God who comes to us. Be with us as we reflect on our day: how may
we make it easier for others particularly those who are unwell to come to you
and, how may we extricate ourselves from disputes that are not part of your new
creation? Help us discern your will so that we may build and strengthen all your
faithful people through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, and the power of your
Holy Spirit. Amen.
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