Daily Prayer, Sunday, December 18, 2011

Here am I, the servant of the Lord; let it be with me according to your word.

Morning
Invitatory Psalm 24
The earth is the Lord’s and all that is in it, the world, and those who live in it.

You have founded it on the seas and established it on the rivers.

Who shall ascend the hill of the Lord?
And who shall stand in your holy place?
Those who have clean hands and pure hearts, who do not lift up their souls to what is false, and do not swear deceitfully.
They will receive blessing from the Lord, and vindication from the God of heir salvation.
Such is the company of those who seek you, who seek the face of the God of Jacob.

Lift up your heads, O gates!
and be lifted up, O ancient doors!
that the King of glory may come in.
Who is the King of glory?
The Lord, strong and mighty,
the Lord, mighty in battle.

Who is this King of glory?
the Lord of hosts,
You are the King of glory.



Psalms 52, 53, 54



Daily Lectionary Reading, Romans 16:25-27

25 May the glory be to God who can strengthen you with my good news and the message that I preach about Jesus Christ. He can strengthen you with the announcement of the secret (p) that was kept quiet for a long time. 26 Now that secret is revealed through what the prophets wrote. It is made known to the Gentiles (q) in order to lead to their faithful obedience based on the command of the eternal God. 27 May the glory be to God, who alone is wise! May the glory be to him through Jesus Christ forever! Amen.
________________________________________________ p Or mystery q Or all the Gentiles
[Common English Bible]


Prayer for today: God, the Rock and Refuge of all your people, in all the trials and
struggles of life, we have the everlasting reasurrance that our God
is the Divine Ruler of all things, past, present and into the unknown
future. We give thanks that you are the Righteous and Holy One;
you are the God who rules over all things with compassion and justice.

Holy God, in reverent awe we gather to worship and praise you,
and to give thanks for your ever-new commitment to your people. Amen.

If used in shared worship, please provide an acknowledgement as follows:
© 2011 Joan Stott – "The Timeless Psalms" RCL Psalm Year B, used with permission.

Evening
Psalms 78, 79, 83, 86