OPENING PRAYERS

CONFESSION OF SIN:

Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed,

by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart;

we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent.

For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will,

and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name.

All: Amen.

Almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us all our sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen us in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep us in eternal life.

All:Amen.

DAILY READINGS

Book of Common Prayer daily reading

PSALM OF THE DAY ( Common Book of Prayer)

GOSPEL READING

[Other readings as desired]

REFLECTION

APOSTLES CREED

I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.

All: Amen.

JESUS PRAYER

Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the Living God, have mercy on me.

THE LORD’S PRAYER (Expanded)

CONTEMPLATION AND OR MEDITATION

A PRAYER OF ST. CHRYSOSTOME, BCP. PG. 102

Almighty God, you have given us grace at this time with one accord to make our common supplication to you: and you have promised through your well-beloved Son that when two or three are gathered together in his Name you will be in the midst of them: Fulfill now, O Lord, our desires and petitions as may be best for us; granting us in this world knowledge of your truth, and in the age to come life everlasting. Amen.

THE COLLECT OF SAINT BASIL

O Christ God, Who art worshipped and glorified at every place and time; Who art long-suffering, most merciful and compassionate; Who lovest the righteous and art merciful to sinners; Who callest all to salvation with the promise of good things to come: receive, Lord, the prayers we now offer, and direct our lives in the way of Thy commandments. Sanctify our souls, cleanse our bodies, correct our thoughts, purify our minds and deliver us from all affliction, evil and illness. Surround us with Thy holy angels, that guarded and instructed by their forces, we may reach unity of faith and the understanding of Thine unapproachable glory: for blessed art Thou unto ages of ages.

All: Amen.

CLOSING PRAYERS

GENERAL THANKSGIVING

Almighty God, Father of all mercies, we your unworthy servants give you humble thanks for all your goodness and loving kindness to us and to all whom you have made. We bless you for our creation, preservation, and all the blessings of this life; but above all for your immeasurable love in the redemption of the world by our Lord Jesus Christ; for the means of grace, and for the hope of glory. And, we pray, give us such an awareness of your mercies, that with truly thankful hearts we may show forth your praise, not only with our lips, but in our lives, by giving up our selves to your service, and by walking before you in holiness and righteousness all our days; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory throughout all ages.

Amen.

CANTICLE

Christ, as a light illumine and guide me. Christ, as a shield overshadow me. Christ under me; Christ over me;

Christ beside me on my left and my right. This day be within and without me, lowly and meek, yet all-powerful.

Be in the heart of each to whom I speak; in the mouth of each who speaks unto me. This day be within and without me, lowly and meek, yet all-powerful. Christ as a light; Christ as a shield; Christ beside me on my left and my right.

THE BLESSING

May the peace of the LORD Christ go with you, wherever He may send you.

May he guide you through the wilderness, protect you through the storm.

May he bring you home rejoicing at the wonders He has shown you.

May He bring you home rejoicing once again into our doors.

+ In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

All: Amen.

Let us pray,

Lord Christ, Prince of Peace.

You stretched out your arms not in conquest, but in mercy.

You faced violence and answered with forgiveness.

You stood in the chaos of the empire and spoke of a kingdom not built on fear.

This morning we lift before you a restless world.

Protect the innocent

Shield those in harm's way.

Stand beside the frightened child,

The weary soldier,

the anxious parent.

Bring home those who are far from safety.

Guard every daughter and every son.

We ask for something that feels almost impossible.

Yet we ask it anyway.

Turn the hearts of leaders.

Bend their pride towards humility.

Lead them away from vengeance and toward wisdom.

Teach them to see one another not as enemies, but as image bearers.

Not rivals, but human souls formed by the same Creator.

Move the nations toward unity, not uniformity.

Toward justice, not domination.

Toward peace that is built on dignity, not silence.

And begin with us.

If we are image bearers, then let us act like it.

Let our words refuse hatred.

Let our conversations refuse cruelty.

Let our lives become small acts of reconciliation in a fractured world.

Christ, have mercy

Lord have mercy

Christ have mercy

Amen.

Lord Christ, Prince of Peace,

We come before You with hopeful hearts in a wounded world. We lift our eyes as the possibility of peace begins to rise in places long marked by sorrow, fear, and bloodshed.

Pour out Your blessing on the peacemakers in the Middle East. Strengthen those who are working quietly and faithfully for peace there, and in every region where violence still wounds the innocent and hope is beginning to stir again.

You stretched out Your arms not in conquest, but in mercy.

You faced violence and answered with forgiveness.

You stood in the chaos of empire and spoke of a kingdom not built on fear.

Lord, this morning we lift before You a restless world, trusting that even now Your Spirit is moving among those who seek peace.

Blessed are the poor in spirit.

Blessed are those who mourn. Blessed are the merciful.

Blessed are the pure in heart.

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.

So make us children of peace.

Protect the innocent.

Shield those in harm’s way.

Stand beside the frightened child, the weary soldier, the anxious parent.

Bring home those who are far from safety. Guard every daughter and every son.

We ask for something that feels almost impossible, yet we ask with hope, because nothing good is ever lost in Your hands.

Turn the hearts of leaders.

Bend their pride toward humility.

Lead them away from vengeance and toward wisdom.

Teach them to see one another not as enemies, but as image bearers.

Not rivals, but human souls formed by the same Creator.

Move the nations toward unity, not uniformity.

Toward justice, not domination.

Toward peace built on dignity, mercy, and truth.

And begin with us.

If we are image bearers, let us act like it.

Let our words carry peace.

Let our conversations make room for mercy.

Let our lives become small signs of reconciliation in a fractured world.

Christ, have mercy.

Lord, have mercy.

Christ, have mercy.

Let us stand together before the throne of grace and ask for peace, believing that the light of Christ is already at work in the shadows.

Amen.

Our Father which art in heaven, hallowed by thy name.

Thy Kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread.

And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who have trespassed against us.

And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil.

For thine is the Kingdom, and the power and the glory forever and ever

The LORD’S PRAYER GUIDE:

OUR FATHER WHICH ART IN HEAVEN HALLOWED BE THY NAME

Praise God for who He is and for all He has done

Lift up the Names of God and declare your faith in His Name.

Benefit

Name

Meaning

SINJEHOVAH-TSIDKENU

JEHOVAH-M’KADDESH

our righteousness

who sanctifies

SPIRTJEHOVAH-SHALOM

JEHOVAH-SHAMAH

is our Peace

is there

SOUND-NESSJEHOVAH-ROPHE God Heals

SUCCESSJEHOVAH-JIREH Our provider

SECURITYJEHOVAH-NISSI

JEHOVAH-ROHI

My Banner

My Shepherd

THY KINGDOM COME THY WILL BE DONE

YOURSELF

YOUR FAMILY, (Spouse, children, other family, friends)

YOUR CHURCH (pastor, leadership, people and the harvest)

NATION (City, state and national leaders)

GLOBAL MISSIONS

GIVE US THIS DAY OUR DAILY BREAD

For being in the will of God

For His faithful provision in every area of your life

Be specific

Be tenacious

AND FORGIVE US OUR DEBTS AS WE FORGIVE OUR DEBTORS

Ask God to forgive you

You forgive and release others

AND LEAD US NOT INTO TEMPTATION, BUT DELIVER US FROM EVIL

Put on the whole armor of God (be clothed in Jesus Christ

1. Lions girt about with the TRUTH

2. Breastplate of RIGHTEOUSNESS

3. Feet shod with the READINESS of the gospel of PEACE

4. Shield of FAITH

5. Helmet of SALVATION

6. Sword of the Spirit which is the WORD OF GOD

Pray for a hedge of protection

(You are my refuge, my fortress and my God)

1. Because you have made the Lord your habitation

2. Because he has set his love upon Me

3. Because he has known My name

FOR THINE IS THE KINGDOM AND THE POWER AND THE GLORY FOREVER

Make your personal faith declarations

Always return to praise and thanksgiving

Dear God,

The times we’re in right now feel so uncertain. We’re battling fear and worry at every turn. We don’t know what the future holds, but we believe you’re holding us and won’t let go. We’re desperate to feel your presence surrounding us. We humble ourselves before you, aware of our need for you and believing in your great power. Thank you that no matter what we face, we know you are still greater. We praise you for your truth and are so grateful you’ve set us free from the clutching grasp of sin and death. Forgive us God, for the times we’ve missed the mark. Help us to live strong and walk wisely, filled by the power of your Spirit within us.

We ask that you would be with your people, extending your grace, granting your freedom, providing your protection, and empowering with your strength. We pray that you’d bring about an awakening of your presence as never seen before. May your name be proclaimed in all the earth and may every evil plan of the enemy be thwarted.

We pray that many would come to know you as Lord and Savior, that nations would see your Light. Open blind eyes and bring your healing and freedom to the prisoners in every nation.

We pray for unity among God’s people for the glory of your great name, that all who call themselves believers would humble themselves and pray, turning from sin, and seeking your face as never before.

Wake us up Lord! Remind us to live aware, to redeem the time, to listen to your words, to be willing to make a difference in this world.

We pray for all those in authority, that you would give them your wisdom and discernment as they lead. We ask that you would appoint strong, faithful men and women to serve the nations and people.

We pray for your great healing in our lands. Shine your face on us dear God. We need you now, more than ever before. Our times are in your hands.

Thank you that you are rich in mercy and full of grace. Thank you for your forgiveness and love. Thank you that you are strong and mighty, and that you fight for us still today. Bring honor to your name, oh Lord, for you alone are worthy.

In Jesus’ Name,

Amen.

As we bring our tithes and offerings to the Lord we are believing for:

Jobs and better jobs

Raises and bonuses

Gifts and benefits

Sales and commissions

Growth in business

Settlements

Estates and inheritances

Appointments and elections

Rebates and returns

Checks in the mail

Finding money

Bills paid off

Bills decreased

Blessing and increase

Interest and income

Churches and buildings

Health and healing

Thank you Lord for meeting all of my financial needs that I have more than enough to give into the Kingdom of God and promote the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Hallelujah!