It took a year to read the Bible, then almost 9 months to read the Apocrypha. Now, I'm going to try to offer reflections on the Narrative Lectionary. But, I won't be posting daily--at least, for a while.

Sunday, April 14, 2013

Daily Prayer, Sunday, April 14, 2013, the 3rd Sunday of Easter

Hear, O Lord, and be gracious to me!
O Lord, be my helper.

Morning
Invitatory Psalm 24
The earth is the LORD’s and everything in it,
the world and its inhabitants too.
Because God is the one who established it on the seas;
God set it firmly on the waters.
Who can ascend the LORD ’s mountain?
Who can stand in his holy sanctuary?
Only the one with clean hands and a pure heart;
the one who hasn’t made false promises,
the one who hasn’t sworn dishonestly.
That kind of person receives blessings from the LORD
and righteousness from the God who saves.
And that’s how things are
with the generation that seeks him—
that seeks the face of Jacob’s God. Selah
Mighty gates: lift up your heads!
Ancient doors: rise up high!
So the glorious king can enter!
Who is this glorious king?
The LORD —strong and powerful!
The LORD —powerful in battle!
Mighty gates: lift up your heads!
Ancient doors: rise up high!
So the glorious king can enter!
Who is this glorious king?
The LORD of heavenly forces—
he is the glorious king! Selah
[Common English Bible]

Psalm 147 148 149

Daily Lectionary Reading, Revelation 5:11-14
11 Then I looked, and I heard the sound of many angels surrounding the throne, the living creatures, and the elders. They numbered in the millions—thousands upon thousands. 12 They said in a loud voice, “ Worthy is the slaughtered Lamb to receive power, wealth, wisdom, and might, and honor, glory, and blessing. ” 13 And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea—I heard everything everywhere say, “Blessing, honor, glory, and power belong to the one seated on the throne and to the Lamb forever and always.” 14 Then the four living creatures said, “Amen,” and the elders fell down and worshipped. [Common English Bible]

Prayer for Today: Gracious Lord, we offer today our gratitude for what you have done and supplication for your continued gifts. We join with every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea the song to you: Blessing, honor, glory, and power belong to the one seated on the throne and to the Lamb forever and always. Let it be. Amen. Amen.

Evening
Psalm 144 145

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