Daily Prayer, Sunday, March 20, 2011

Morning
Come, let us walk in the light of the Lord.
O Lord, teach us your ways that we may walk in your paths.
(adapted from Isaiah 2:5, 3c, from UMBOW 326)

Invitatory Psalm 24

Psalms 90, 92, 93

Daily Lectionary Reading, Romans 4:13-17

Lectio Divina

For this reason it depends on faith, in order that the promise may rest on grace and be guaranteed to all his descendants, not only to the adherents of the law but also to those who share the faith of Abraham (for he is the father of all of us) (Romans 4:16).

The sun shall not strike you by day,
nor the moon by night.
The Lord will keep you from all evil; he will keep your life (Psalm 121:6-7).

Prayers for Today:

Let us test and examine our ways, and return to the Lord!
O God, you have blessed us. We seek your presence.
Open our hearts so that we are able to forsake our sinful acts and thoughts so that we may return to you.
Save us. Forgive us. Love us. Hold us. Amen.

(adapted from UMBOW 332)

....Be our redeemer when we fall short..
When we feel enmity or hatred toward others, remind of our need to love and temper our spirits.
When we act selfishly, remind us of our need to consider others.
When we are seeking to impose our will upon others, remind us to listen to and her the needs of those around us.
....
Cause us to serve you with joy and eager enthusiasm. Amen
from Prayers of the People, Richard Einerson

Evening
Psalms 108, 109