23 February 2015
Collects
Prayers
developed from the daily readings
Monday 23
February 2015
Morning
Prayer
Psalms 124, 125 and 126
If it had not been for the Lord the enemy forces would
have attacked and overwhelmed us like a flood. Blessed be the Lord. Our help is
in the name of the Lord.
Those who trust in God shall never be moved. God will
surround and support us. The psalmist prays for blessing on the faithful and
that evil be kept away from us.
When we are restored we are full of joy and praise and
others notice that our God has done great things for us. So we ask to be
restored, that those in tears reap joy and those who weep and sow seeds come
back with an abundant harvest.
Genesis 39
Joseph is put in service in Pharaoh’s house and does well.
He progresses to be in charge of the entire household and the Pharaoh’s
household is blessed because of Joseph. Pharaoh’s wife wrongly accuses Joseph
of sexual harassment and he is put in prison. Here again Joseph progresses to
be in charge of all the prisoners and their care. Everything Joseph does is
successful because the Lord is with him.
Luke 11: 14 – 28
Jesus heals a mute person. The crowds question whether
he is doing this as a more powerful evil force. Jesus talks about a house
divided not being able to stand. He also talks about the removal of evil and
being made clean but the trial can return and be harder. A woman blesses Jesus’
mother because of his work and he counters saying that everyone who hears the
word of God and obeys is blessed.
Collect for
Morning Prayer
A Home at Silverton: in the desert NSW 2015 L Osburn |
God of
wonders and God of grace, when we return to you, you clear out our sins, makes
clean our hearts, come to us, guide us and assist us to do your work. Help us
today to do our internal housework: to pray, to read, to think on you, so that
no dust or dross can enter and so that we are blessed and our lives reflect the
power of your love and grace through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Monday 23
February 2015
Evening
Prayer
Psalms 127, 128 and 129
Unless the Lord is with us in what we do our labour is
in vain. Rising early, working late and being anxious about things are not part
of God’s plan.
Those who walk with God are blessed to have the
freedom to eat our own produce, prosperity sufficient for women to be creative
and children to flourish. It is a blessing to see our grandchildren.
God has preserved us from all assaults in the past.
The psalmist asks that those who are enemies of God not prevail.
Jeremiah 25: 1 – 17
Jeremiah prophesies that Nebuchadrezzar of Babylon
will overtake Judah and Jerusalem. The destruction is the consequence of not
following Gods commands and not listening to the prophets. In turn, Babylon and
the other nations will fall.
Hebrews 3: 1 – 15
“Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden you
hearts as in the rebellion.” Moses was like the Chief of God’s household and
faithful. Jesus is God’s son and we are in his house. So, we are not to be like
those who turned against Moses. We are to stay faithful to our hope: Christ.
Collect for
Evening Prayer
Corellas Sheltering Stephen's Creek Reservoir Broken Hill NSW 2015 L Osburn |
Loving and compassionate God,
you know that in this world bad things happen to good people. You remind us too
that when we are with you and part of your household we need not fear, no
matter what the world throws at us. Hold us in your grace, guide us when we are
lost and puzzled and keep us from all harm, today and forever through your dear
Son our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.
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