Daily Prayer SEASON after TRINITY 2017
INTRODUCTION In Jesus Christ, God is gracious and kind to forgive our sins, welcoming us into his family. No longer slaves to our own desires, we are adopted sons and daughters who possess the privilege of knowing God as Father and living under his care (Gal. 4.6-9). This grace propels us into cultivating our relationship with God. By doing so, we don t seek to earn anything from God, but rather to grasp more firmly everything that is already ours in Christ. To that end, the twin practices of reading the Bible and conversing with God in prayer are essential. This guide provides a structure for daily communion with God in Scripture and prayer. To provide options and variety, two formats are included: Daily Prayer and Daily Devotions. Daily Prayer is adaptable to individual or group usage (bold indicates portions for group participation). This format provides a regular order with slight variations for each day of the week. The form begins our encounter with God by calling us to examine our hearts and confess our sins. Then, we turn to give thanks to God, rejoicing in his forgiveness and love in Jesus Christ. Now, we are ready to hear from God so we read the selected passage from the Bible. Following the reading, we respond to God by affirming our faith with the Apostles Creed and bringing our supplications to him. The format for prayer involves a mixture of structure and freedom to guide us into a healthy rotation of prayer concerns. Daily Devotions is an individual format that focuses on Scripture reading and reflective prayer. The suggested structure is an edited form of Martin Luther s thoughts on the Lectio Divina. There are also resources for families included. Our goal is for our kids to learn the three major standards of the Christian faith: the Lord s Prayer, the Ten Commandments, and the Apostles Creed. Through the Daily Prayer format, our children will receive regular exposure to the Creed and the Lord s Prayer. We suggest that parents include a time for Scripture memory around the reading of the Bible. In the back of the guide, a weekly schedule for Scripture reading is provided. To compliment this schedule we encourage you to read along with an ESV Study Bible that will provide helpful commentary and orientation. We hope you enjoy as you commune with God! 1
DAILY PRAYER for SUNDAY ENTER GOD S PRESENCE Begin by reading the following passage: Gracious is the Lord, and righteous; our God is merciful. The Lord preserves the simple; when I was brought low, he saved me. Return, O my soul, to your rest; for the Lord has dealt bountifully with you. Psalm 116.5-7 Trusting in our gracious and merciful God, let s turn and find our rest in him as we confess the sins we ve committed against him and our neighbor. After silent confession, then pray aloud saying: Almighty God, our Heavenly Father, we confess to you, that in many times and ways, by thought, word, and deed, we have sinned against you; and are not worthy to be called your children. We humbly ask you, according to your mercy in Christ Jesus, that you forgive our offenses and grant us true repentance for the honor and glory of your name. Amen. Follow with this prayer giving thanks to God for his grace: Merciful Father, we rejoice that in Jesus Christ we find rest from our sins. Seal your pardon to our hearts that, forgiven and cleansed of our sins, we may rise to walk in newness of life through the power of your Spirit. Amen. Then, respond to God by reading Psalm 40.1-5. Let s give thanks to God, rejoicing in the rest he gives us in Christ. I waited patiently for the Lord; he inclined to me and heard my cry. He drew me up from the pit of destruction, out of the miry bog, and set my feet upon a rock, making my steps secure. He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God. Many will see and fear, and put their trust in the Lord. Blessed is the man who makes the Lord his trust, who does not turn to the proud, to those who go astray after a lie! You have multiplied, O Lord my God, your wondrous deeds and your thoughts toward us; none can compare with you! I will proclaim and tell of them, yet they are more than can be told. 2
LISTEN TO GOD Read the selected passages found in the schedule. After the lesson is read, we respond: This is the Word of the Lord! Thanks be to God! If with a group or family, take a moment to discuss. Following the reading, you may recite the Apostles Creed or move straight into prayer. SPEAK TO GOD Begin with a short prayer based on the Scripture lesson. Thank God for something revealed about himself, claim a promise, or ask for his help to obey a command given in the passage. Then, transition to an open season of prayer, or choose a few of the biddings below to direct the prayers. If with a group or family, read the bidding, allow a few people to pray, and then move to another one. Let s ask God for a restful Sabbath as we worship and give thanks for all that he has done for us in Jesus Christ. Let s pray for those in our city without life s basic necessities, asking God to provide their needs. Let s pray for the spread of the gospel through our city, asking God to bless our mission partners at the International Learning Center as they teach English to Muslim immigrants and share the gospel with them. Let s pray for the children of our church to love and serve Christ all their days. Let s pray for the day ahead and any particular needs we have. Close the prayer time with the following prayer: Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be 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 trespass against us. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen. 3
DAILY PRAYER for MONDAY ENTER GOD S PRESENCE Begin by reading the following passage: The Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. The Lord is good to all, and his mercy is over all that he has made. The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. 1 John 1.8-9 Trusting in God s grace and mercy, let s acknowledge our sins to him first in silence and then aloud together. After silent confession, pray aloud: Most merciful God, the wrongs we have done cannot be hidden from your sight. In thought, word, and deed, we ve failed to keep in step with your Spirit, doing those things we ought not to have done and not doing those things we ought to have done. We are truly sorry, and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ, forgive us and enlarge our hearts that we may run in the way of your commandments to the glory of your name. Amen. Follow with this prayer giving thanks to God for his grace: Heavenly Father, we give thanks that you abound in steadfast love and mercy to all who call upon you through Jesus Christ. Seal your pardon to our hearts that, forgiven and cleansed of our sins, we may rise to walk in newness of life through the power of your Spirit. Amen. Then, respond to God by reading Psalm 98.1-4. Let s give thanks to God, declaring his love and faithfulness. Sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous things! His right hand and his holy arm have worked salvation for him. The Lord has made known his salvation; he has revealed his righteousness in the sight of the nations. He has remembered his steadfast love and faithfulness to the house of Israel. All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God. Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth; break forth into joyous song and sing praises! 4
LISTEN TO GOD Read the selected passages found in the schedule. After the lesson is read, we respond: This is the Word of the Lord! Thanks be to God! If with a group or family, take a moment to discuss. Following the reading, you may recite the Apostles Creed or move straight into prayer. SPEAK TO GOD Begin with a short prayer based on the Scripture lesson. Thank God for something revealed about himself, claim a promise, or ask for his help to obey a command given in the passage. Then, transition to an open season of prayer, or choose a few of the biddings below to direct the prayers. If with a group or family, read the bidding, allow a few people to pray, and then move to another one. Let s pray for our church family, asking God to open the eyes of our hearts that we may know what is the hope to which he has called us, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and the immeasurable greatness of his power towards us who believe. Let s pray for the spread of the gospel around the world, asking God to bless our mission partner Kurt Nelson as he oversees the efforts of East-West Ministries to multiply disciples and plant healthy churches among in restricted access communities. Let s pray for the sick and suffering in our church community, asking God to give comfort, healing, and peace. Let s pray for the day ahead and any particular needs we have. Close the prayer time with the following prayer: Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be 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 trespass against us. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen. 5
DAILY PRAYER for TUESDAY ENTER GOD S PRESENCE Begin by reading the following passage: For thus says the One who is high and lifted up, who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: I dwell in the high and holy place, and also with him who is of a contrite and lowly spirit, to revive the spirit of the lowly, and to revive the heart of the contrite. Isaiah 57.15 Knowing that God dwells with the lowly and the broken, let s acknowledge the ways we ve sinned against him first in silence and then aloud together. After silent confession, pray aloud: Have mercy on us, O God, according to your steadfast love; according to your abundant mercy blot out our transgressions. For we know our transgressions, and our sin is ever before us. Against you, you only, we have sinned and done what is evil in your sight. Hide your face from our sins and blot out our iniquity. Create in us clean hearts, O God, and restore to us the joy of your salvation through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Follow with this prayer giving thanks to God for his grace: Merciful God, we give thanks that you saved us, not according to our righteous deeds, but according to your mercy poured out on us through Jesus Christ. Seal your pardon to our hearts that, forgiven and cleansed of our sins, we may rise to walk in newness of life through the power of your Spirit. Amen. Then, respond to God, declaring his praise, by reading Psalm 96.1-9. Let s give thanks to God, rejoicing in his salvation. Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth! Sing to the Lord, bless his name; tell of his salvation from day to day. Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples! For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised; he is to be feared above all gods. For all the gods of the peoples are worthless idols, but the Lord made the heavens. Splendor and majesty are before him; strength and beauty are in his sanctuary. 6
LISTEN TO GOD Read the selected passages found in the schedule. After the lesson is read, we respond: This is the Word of the Lord! Thanks be to God! If with a group or family, take a moment to discuss. Following the reading, you may recite the Apostles Creed or move straight into prayer. SPEAK TO GOD Begin with a short prayer based on the Scripture lesson. Thank God for something revealed about himself, claim a promise, or ask for his help to obey a command given in the passage. Then, transition to an open season of prayer, or choose a few of the biddings below to direct the prayers. If with a group or family, read the bidding, allow a few people to pray, and then move to another one. Let s pray for the spread of the gospel around the world, asking God to bless our mission partners Naphtaly and Neriah Mattah as they serve with Gethsemane Garden Christian Center in Kenya. Ask God to bless the staff and work in the hearts of the 640 orphans at GGCC through the power of the Gospel. Let s pray for neighbors, co-workers, and family members who do not know Jesus Christ. Ask God to be at work in their hearts and to open doors to share the gospel with them. Let s pray for our church that in whatever we do, whether in word or deed, we will do everything in the name of our Lord Jesus, giving thanks to the Father through him. Let s pray for those in our city without life s basic necessities. Ask God to bless the work of the City Refuge Mission s residential program to bring transformation and life to those on the margins of our city. Let s pray for the day ahead and any particular needs we have. Close the prayer time with the following prayer: Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be 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 trespass against us. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen. 7
DAILY PRAYER for WEDNESDAY ENTER GOD S PRESENCE Begin by reading the following passage: If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, God is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1.8-9 Recognizing the faithfulness of our merciful God, let s confess the ways we ve sinned against him and our neighbor - first in silence and then aloud together. After silent confession, pray aloud: 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. Amen. Follow with this prayer giving thanks to God for his grace: Almighty God, we give thanks that you have demonstrated your love for us in that while we were still sinners Christ died for us. Seal your pardon to our hearts that, forgiven and cleansed of our sins, we may rise to walk in newness of life through the power of your Spirit. Amen. Then, respond to God by reading Psalm 103.1-5, 8. Let s give thanks to God, celebrating his grace and mercy. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name! Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits, who forgives all your iniquity, and who heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy, who satisfies you with good so that your youth is renewed like the eagle s. The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. 8
LISTEN TO GOD Read the selected passages found in the schedule. After the lesson is read, we respond: This is the Word of the Lord! Thanks be to God! If with a group or family, take a moment to discuss. Following the reading, you may recite the Apostles Creed or move straight into prayer. SPEAK TO GOD Begin with a short prayer based on the Scripture lesson. Thank God for something revealed about himself, claim a promise, or ask for his help to obey a command given in the passage. Then, transition to an open season of prayer, or choose a few of the biddings below to direct the prayers. If with a group or family, read the bidding, allow a few people to pray, and then move to another one. Let s pray for all in authority, especially for our President Barack Obama, all members of congress, and the justices of the Supreme Court. Pray that they govern well, pursuing justice and righteousness above all else. Let s pray for our church, asking that God will bear the fruits of the Spirit love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and selfcontrol in our lives. Let s pray for the spread of the gospel around the world, praying for our mission partner Don Cobb. Ask God to bless Don s ministry at John Calvin Seminary in France as he trains and sends out students around the French-speaking world. Let s pray for the children of our church to grow up in the knowledge and love of God never remembering a day apart from Christ. Let s pray for the day ahead and any particular needs we have. Close the prayer time with the following prayer: Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be 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 trespass against us. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen. 9
DAILY PRAYER for THURSDAY ENTER GOD S PRESENCE Begin by reading the following passage: When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears and delivers them out of all their troubles. The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit. Psalm 34.17-18 Knowing that our God draws near to the broken and contrite, let s examine our hearts and confess the sins we ve committed against him and our neighbor. After silent confession, pray aloud: Heavenly Father, nothing is hidden from your sight; we cannot cover our sins or conceal our faults from you. We ve been stubborn of heart, following our own counsel and forsaking your ways. Pardon our guilt, for it is great. For the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ, cleanse us from our sins that we may walk in a manner pleasing to you by the power of your Spirit. Amen. Follow with this prayer giving thanks to God for his grace: Gracious Father, we give thanks that you have removed our sins as far as the east is from the west in Jesus Christ. Seal your pardon to our hearts that, forgiven and cleansed of our sins, we may rise to walk in newness of life through the power of your Spirit. Amen. Then, respond to God by reading Psalm 95.1-7a. Let s give thanks to God, celebrating the greatness of our God and King! Oh come, let us sing to the Lord; let us make a joyful noise to the Rock of our salvation! Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise! For the Lord is a great God, and a great King above all gods. In his hand are the depths of the earth, and the heights of the mountains are his also. The sea is his, for he made it, and his hands formed the dry land. Oh come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the Lord our Maker! For he is our God, and we are the people of his pasture and the sheep of his hand. 10
LISTEN TO GOD Read the selected passages found in the schedule. After the lesson is read, we respond: This is the Word of the Lord! Thanks be to God! If with a group or family, take a moment to discuss. Following the reading, you may recite the Apostles Creed or move straight into prayer. SPEAK TO GOD Begin with a short prayer based on the Scripture lesson. Thank God for something revealed about himself, claim a promise, or ask for his help to obey a command given in the passage. Then, transition to an open season of prayer, or choose a few of the biddings below to direct the prayers. If with a group or family, read the bidding, allow a few people to pray, and then move to another one. Let s pray for our pastor, elders, deacons, and staff as they seek to shepherd and serve our community. Let s pray for the advance of the gospel on the college campus, asking God to bless the work of our mission partners Tommy Park, at UNF, and Alan Marsh, at Jacksonville University. Let s pray for the spread of the gospel around the world, asking God to bless our mission partners Josh & Anna Dickenson as they minister the gospel and serve the poor through clean water projects in Bundibugyo, Uganda. Let s pray for those around the world persecuted for the sake of their faith in Jesus Christ, asking God to strengthen them in their trials and to bless those who persecute them. Let s pray for the day ahead and any particular needs we have. Close the prayer time by saying the following prayer: Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be 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 trespass against us. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen. 11
DAILY PRAYER for FRIDAY ENTER GOD S PRESENCE Begin by reading the following passage: All of us like sheep have gone astray; each of us has turned to his own way, but the Lord has the laid the iniquity of us all on him. Isaiah 53.6 As we enter God s presence, let s take a moment to confess our sins to God, acknowledging the ways that we ve strayed from his commandments. After silent confession, pray aloud: Almighty God, you know our folly; the wrongs we have done are not hidden from you. Like lost sheep, we ve strayed from your commandments, following the devices and desires of our own hearts. We ve done those things we ought not to have done and not done those things we ought to have done. For the sake of your Son, deliver us from our sins and teach us to walk in your ways to the glory of your name. Amen. Follow with this prayer giving thanks to God for his grace: Heavenly Father, through the blood of your Son you have granted us to return to you - the Shepherd and Overseer of our souls. Seal your pardon to our hearts, that forgiven and cleansed of our sins, we may rise to walk in newness of life through the power of your Spirit. Amen. Then, respond to God, declaring his praise, by reading Psalm 100. Let s give thanks to God, praising his name! Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth! Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with singing! Know that the Lord, he is God! It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name! For the Lord is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations. 12
LISTEN TO GOD Read the selected passages found in the schedule. After the lesson is read, we respond: This is the Word of the Lord! Thanks be to God! If with a group or family, take a moment to discuss. Following the reading, you may recite the Apostles Creed or move straight into prayer. SPEAK TO GOD Begin with a short prayer based on the Scripture lesson. Thank God for something revealed about himself, claim a promise, or ask for his help to obey a command given in the passage. Then, transition to an open season of prayer, or choose a few of the biddings below to direct the prayers. If with a group or family, read the bidding, allow a few people to pray, and then move to another one. Let s pray for the spread of the gospel around the world, asking God to bless our mission partner Third Millenium Ministries as they seek to make high quality biblical education available to the world for free through digital media. Let s pray for our congregation, asking God to strengthen us with power through his Spirit so that we may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth of the love of Christ. Let s pray for neighbors, co-workers, and family members who do not know Jesus Christ. Ask God to be at work in their hearts and to open doors to share the gospel with them. Let s pray for the children of our church to delight in Christ as they grow up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. Let s pray for the day ahead and any particular needs we have. Close the prayer time with the following prayer: Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be 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 trespass against us. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen. 13
DAILY PRAYER for SATURDAY ENTER GOD S PRESENCE Begin by reading the following passage: Be gracious to me, O Lord, for to you do I cry all the day. Gladden the soul of your servant, for to you, O Lord, do I lift up my soul. For you, O Lord, are good and forgiving, abounding in steadfast love to all who call upon you.. Psalm 86.4-6 Trusting in our good and forgiving God, let s confess our sins to him as we humbly acknowledge our wrongs. After silent confession, pray aloud: Merciful Father, you alone know how often we have sinned against you: forgetting your steadfast love and failing to give thanks to you for your goodness. We confess our iniquity; we are sorry for our sin. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ forgive us and strengthen us that we may be filled with the fruits of righteousness to the glory and praise of your name. Amen. Follow with this prayer giving thanks to God for his grace: Merciful Father, we thank you that Christ died for sins once and for all that he might bring us to you. Seal your pardon to our hearts that, forgiven and cleansed of our sins, we may rise to walk in newness of life through the power of your Spirit. Amen. Then, respond to God by reading Psalm 34.1-8. Let s give thanks to God, magnifying his name together. I will bless the Lord at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul makes its boast in the Lord; let the humble hear and be glad. Oh, magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together! I sought the Lord, and he answered me and delivered me from all my fears. Those who look to him are radiant, and their faces shall never be ashamed. This poor man cried, and the Lord heard him and saved him out of all his troubles. The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and delivers them. Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him! 14
LISTEN TO GOD Read the selected passages found in the schedule. After the lesson is read, we respond: This is the Word of the Lord! Thanks be to God! If with a group or family, take a moment to discuss. Following the reading, you may recite the Apostles Creed or move straight into prayer. SPEAK TO GOD Begin with a short prayer based on the Scripture lesson. Thank God for something revealed about himself, claim a promise, or ask for his help to obey a command given in the passage. Then, transition to an open season of prayer, or choose a few of the biddings below to direct the prayers. If with a group or family, read the bidding, allow a few people to pray, and then move to another one. Let s pray for our congregation s worship tomorrow. Ask God to bless our community as we joyfully commune with him. Let s pray for the sick and suffering in our community. Ask God to draw near to them in their pain and give comfort. Let s pray for our family to grow in the knowledge and love of God, bearing fruit in every good work. Let s pray for the advance of God s kingdom in our city, asking God to bless the work of our mission partner Jim Fitzgerald as he serves with EPI in North Africa. Ask God to bless his work to equip and train pastors so that they can better serve their congregations. Let s pray for the day ahead and any particular needs we have. Close the prayer time with the following prayer: Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be 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 trespass against us. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen. 15
APOSTLES CREED I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. And in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit; born of the virgin Mary; suffered under Pontius Pilate; was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell. 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 catholic Church,* the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. *The holy catholic Church refers to the entire company of God s redeemed people throughout the world and across the centuries. 16
RESOURCES for KIDS Our kids are a gift from the Lord. In his grace, God sets them apart and promises to be their God. They are not second-class citizens at church, but rather heirs of promises for the continuation of God s mission to the nations. As parents, God calls us to bring them up in his nurture and admonition. We believe one of the greatest means for fulfilling this call is to immerse our kids in daily worship. Through the routine of reading the Scriptures, confessing sin, reciting creeds, praying, and discussion, God shapes and forms our kids in his presence. We encourage parents to teach their kids the three standards of the Christian faith: the Lord s Prayer, the Ten Commandments, and the Apostles Creed. Please take time to memorize these with your kids and reinforce this memory work through the regular use of these elements in Daily Prayer and Scripture discussion. We are also providing a list of memory verses to use with our kids to provide a solid foundation in Scripture. TEN COMMANDMENTS I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. You shall have no other gods before me. You shall not make for yourself an idol. You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain. Observe the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. Honor your father and you mother. Do not murder. Do not commit adultery. Do not steal. Do not bear false witness against your neighbor. Do not covet. SCRIPTURE MEMORY Psalm 23.1-6 Psalm 1.1-6 Psalm 100.1-5 Psalm 98.1-9 17
DAILY DEVOTIONS PREPARE Begin by reading one of the following passages: Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Psalm 19.14 How precious is your steadfast love, O God! The children of mankind take refuge in the shadow of your wings. They feast on the abundance of your house, And you give them drink from the river of your delights. For with you is the fountain of life; in your light do we see light. Be gracious to me, O Lord, for to you do I cry all the day. Gladden the soul of your servant, for to you, O Lord, do I lift up my soul. For you, O Lord, are good and forgiving, abounding in steadfast love to all who call upon you. Psalm 36.7-9 Psalm 86.3-5 Gracious is the Lord, and righteous; our God is merciful. The Lord preserves the simple; when I was brought low, he saved me. Return, O my soul, to your rest; for the Lord has dealt bountifully with you. Psalm 116:5-7 After reading, take a moment to acknowledge God s presence, contemplate his character, or remember his grace. As these truths collect your attention, offer brief prayers of praise and thanksgiving to God. If pre-occupied, acknowledge this to God. Confess any anxieties or worries stealing your attention. Ask God to grant you focus and rest. 18
LISTEN Read the selected portions of Scripture. Using these questions, note the main emphasis of the passage: What do I learn about God? What does this reveal about my heart? What claim does God put on my life? Then, read the passage slowly a second, even a third, time. Dwell on the words, especially if something grabs your attention. The purpose is to weigh and taste the truth. REFLECT Contemplate the verse or truth that resonates, challenges, affirms, or confronts you from the passage. As you reflect, consider some of the following questions: Why is the Holy Spirit bringing this to my attention today? How would I be different if this truth was alive in my inner being? What stands in the way of applying this? Why is it hard? What do I need from Jesus if I am to live in light of this truth? How does God s grace transform the way I hear this? SPEAK After listening, turn and speak to God. Begin by praying through your reflective thoughts. Do not concern yourself with order or tidiness. Adore God for who he is, give thanks to him, confess your weaknesses, delight in his forgiveness, express your confusion, or ask him for help. Visualize what it would look like if these truths were alive in you, in our church, in our city, and in the world. Pray for God to work in all these areas. Close by saying the Lord s Prayer: Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be 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 trespass against us. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen. 19
READINGS for TRINITY WEEK ONE Monday, June 12 Psalm 1, 2 2 Samuel 1.1-16 Tuesday, June 13 Psalm 3, 4 2 Samuel 1.17-27 Wednesday, June 14 Psalm 5, 6 2 Samuel 2.1-11 Thursday, June 15 Psalm 7, 8 2 Samuel 2.12-32 Friday, June 16 Psalm 9, 10 2 Samuel 3.1-25 Saturday, June 17 Psalm 11-13 2 Samuel 3.26-39 WEEK TWO Sunday, June 18 Psalm 14, 15 2 Samuel 4.1-12 Monday, June 19 Psalm 16, 17 2 Samuel 5.1-16 Tuesday, June 20 Psalm 18 2 Samuel 5.17-25 Wednesday, June 21 Psalm 19-21 2 Samuel 6.1-15 Thursday, June 22 Psalm 22 2 Samuel 6.16-23 Friday, June 23 Psalm 23, 24 2 Samuel 7.1-17 Saturday, June 24 Psalm 25 2 Samuel 7.18-29 WEEK THREE Sunday, June 25 Psalm 26 2 Samuel 8.1-18 Monday, June 26 Psalm 27, 28 2 Samuel 9.1-13 Tuesday, June 27 Psalm 29, 30 2 Samuel 10.1-19 Wednesday, June 28 Psalm 31 2 Samuel 11.1-27 Thursday, June 29 Psalm 32, 33 2 Samuel 12.1-15a Friday, June 30 Psalm 34 2 Samuel 12.15b-31 Saturday, July 1 Psalm 35, 36 2 Samuel 13.1-22 WEEK FOUR Sunday, July 2 Psalm 37 2 Samuel 13.23-39 Monday, July 3 Psalm 38, 39 2 Samuel 14.1-33 Tuesday, July 4 Psalm 40, 41 2 Samuel 15.1-12 Wednesday, July 5 Psalm 42, 43 2 Samuel 15.13-37 Thursday, July 6 Psalm 44 2 Samuel 16.1-14 Friday, July 7 Psalm 45-47 2 Samuel 16.15-23 Saturday, July 8 Psalm 48, 49 2 Samuel 17.1-29 WEEK FIVE Sunday, July 9 Psalm 50-52 2 Samuel 18.1-18 Monday, July 10 Psalm 53-55 2 Samuel 18.19-30 Tuesday, July 11 Psalm 56, 57 2 Samuel 18.31-19.8a Wednesday, July 12 Psalm 58, 59 2 Samuel 19.8b-15 Thursday, July 13 Psalm 60, 61 2 Samuel 19.16-43 20
Friday, July 14 Psalm 62-64 2 Samuel 20.1-26 Saturday, July 15 Psalm 65, 66 2 Samuel 21.1-14 WEEK SIX Sunday, July 16 Psalm 67, 68 2 Samuel 21.15-22 Monday, July 17 Psalm 69 2 Samuel 22.1-51 Tuesday, July 18 Psalm 70, 71 2 Samuel 23.1-7 Wednesday, July 19 Psalm 72 2 Samuel 23.8-39 Thursday, July 20 Psalm 73 2 Samuel 24.1-9 Friday, July 21 Psalm 74, 75 2 Samuel 24.10-17 Saturday, July 22 Psalm 76, 77 2 Samuel 24.18-25 WEEK SEVEN Sunday, July 23 Psalm 78 Acts 1.1-11 Monday, July 24 Psalm 79, 80 Acts 1.12-26 Tuesday, July 25 Psalm 81, 82 Acts 2.1-13 Wednesday, July 26 Psalm 83, 84 Acts 2.14-41 Thursday, July 27 Psalm 85, 86 Acts 2.42-47 Friday, July 28 Psalm 87, 88 Acts 3.1-26 Saturday, July 29 Psalm 89 Acts 4.1-22 WEEK EIGHT Sunday, July 30 Psalm 90, 91 Acts 4.23-37 Monday, July 31 Psalm 92-94 Acts 5.1-16 Tuesday, August 1 Psalm 95-97 Acts 5.17-42 Wednesday, August 2 Psalm 98-100 Acts 6.1-15 Thursday, August 3 Psalm 101, 102 Acts 7.1-53 Friday, August 4 Psalm 103 Acts 7.54-8.3 Saturday, August 5 Psalm 104 Acts 8.4-25 WEEK NINE Sunday, August 6 Psalm 105 Acts 8.26-40 Monday, August 7 Psalm 106 Acts 9.1-19 Tuesday, August 8 Psalm 107 Acts 9.20-31 Wednesday, August 9 Psalm 108-110 Acts 9.32-43 Thursday, August 10 Psalm 111-113 Acts 10.1-33 Friday, August 11 Psalm 114-117 Acts 10.34-48 Saturday, August 12 Psalm 118 Acts 11.1-18 WEEK TEN Sunday, August 13 Ps. 119.1-24 Acts 11.19-30 Monday, August 14 Ps. 119.25-48 Acts 12.1-25 Tuesday, August 15 Ps. 119.49-72 Acts 13.1-12 Wednesday, August 16 Ps. 119.73-96 Acts 13.13-52 21
22 Thursday, August 17 Ps. 119.97-128 Acts 14.1-28 Friday, August 18 Ps. 119.129-152 Acts 15.1-21 Saturday, August 19 Ps. 119.153-176 Acts 15.22-41 WEEK ELEVEN Sunday, August 20 Psalm 120-122 Acts 16.1-15 Monday, August 21 Psalm 123-125 Acts 16.16-40 Tuesday, August 22 Psalm 126-129 Acts 17.1-15 Wednesday, August 23 Psalm 130-132 Acts 17.16-34 Thursday, August 24 Psalm 133-135 Acts 18.1-28 Friday, August 25 Psalm 136, 137 Acts 19.1-20 Saturday, August 26 Psalm 138, 139 Acts 19.21-41 WEEK TWELVE Sunday, August 27 Psalm 140, 141 Acts 20.1-16 Monday, August 28 Psalm 142, 143 Acts 20.17-38 Tuesday, August 29 Psalm 144 Acts 21.1-16 Wednesday, August 30 Psalm 145, 146 Acts 21.17-36 Thursday, August 31 Psalm 147, 148 Acts 21.37-22.29 Friday, September 1 Psalm 149 Acts 22.30-23.22 Saturday, September 2 Psalm 150 Acts 23.23-35 WEEK THIRTEEN Sunday, September 3 Psalm 1, 2 Acts 24.1-27 Monday, September 4 Psalm 3, 4 Acts 25.1-12 Tuesday, September 5 Psalm 5, 6 Acts 25.13-27 Wednesday, September 6 Psalm 7, 8 Acts 26.1-32 Thursday, September 7 Psalm 9, 10 Acts 27.1-12 Friday, September 8 Psalm 11-13 Acts 27.13-44 Saturday, September 9 Psalm 14, 15 Acts 28.1-16 WEEK FOURTEEN Sunday, September 10 Psalm 16, 17 Acts 28.17-31 Monday, September 11 Psalm 18 Daniel 1.1-7 Tuesday, September 12 Psalm 19-21 Daniel 1.8-21 Wednesday, September 13 Psalm 22 Daniel 2.1-16 Thursday, September 14 Psalm 23, 24 Daniel 2.17-30 Friday, September 15 Psalm 25 Daniel 2.31-49 Saturday, September 16 Psalm 26 Daniel 3.1-7 WEEK FIFTEEN Sunday, September 17 Psalm 27, 28 Daniel 3.8-4.3 Monday, September 18 Psalm 29, 30 Daniel 4.4-18 Tuesday, September 19 Psalm 31 Daniel 4.19-27 Wednesday, September 20 Psalm 32, 33 Daniel 4.28-37
Thursday, September 21 Psalm 34 Daniel 5.1-12 Friday, September 22 Psalm 35, 36 Daniel 5.13-31 Saturday, September 23 Psalm 37 Daniel 6.1-28 WEEK SIXTEEN Sunday, September 24 Psalm 38, 39 Daniel 7.1-14 Monday, September 25 Psalm 40, 41 Daniel 7.15-28 Tuesday, September 26 Psalm 42, 43 Daniel 8.1-14 Wednesday, September 27 Psalm 44 Daniel 8.15-27 Thursday, September 28 Psalm 45-47 Daniel 9.1-19 Friday, September 29 Psalm 48, 49 Daniel 9.20-27 Saturday, September 30 Psalm 50, 51 Daniel 10.1-21 WEEK SEVENTEEN Sunday, October 1 Psalm 52, 53 Daniel 11.1-45 Monday, October 2 Psalm 54, 55 Daniel 12.1-13 Tuesday, October 3 Psalm 56, 57 James 1.1-18 Wednesday, October 4 Psalm 58, 59 James 1.19-27 Thursday, October 5 Psalm 60, 61 James 2.1-13 Friday, October 6 Psalm 62-64 James 2.14-26 Saturday, October 7 Psalm 65, 66 James 3.1-12 WEEK EIGHTEEN Sunday, October 8 Psalm 67, 68 James 3.13-18 Monday, October 9 Psalm 69 James 4.1-12 Tuesday, October 10 Psalm 70, 71 James 4.13-17 Wednesday, October 11 Psalm 72 James 5.1-6 Thursday, October 12 Psalm 73 James 5.7-12 Friday, October 13 Psalm 74, 75 James 5.13-20 Saturday, October 14 Psalm 76, 77 1 Peter 1.1-12 WEEK NINETEEN Sunday, October 15 Psalm 78 1 Peter 1.13-25 Monday, October 16 Psalm 79, 80 1 Peter 2.1-12 Tuesday, October 17 Psalm 81, 82 1 Peter 2.13-25 Wednesday, October 18 Psalm 83, 84 1 Peter 3.1-7 Thursday, October 19 Psalm 85, 86 1 Peter 3.8-22 Friday, October 20 Psalm 87, 88 1 Peter 4.1-11 Saturday, October 21 Psalm 89 1 Peter 4.12-19 WEEK TWENTY Sunday, October 22 Psalm 90, 91 1 Peter 5.1-14 Monday, October 23 Psalm 92-94 2 Peter 1.1-15 Tuesday, October 24 Psalm 95-97 2 Peter 1.16-21 23
Wednesday, October 25 Psalm 98-100 2 Peter 2.1-10a Thursday, October 26 Psalm 101, 102 2 Peter 2.10b-22 Friday, October 27 Psalm 103 2 Peter 3.1-13 Saturday, October 28 Psalm 104 2 Peter 3.14-18 WEEK TWENTY-ONE Sunday, October 29 Psalm 105 Jude 1-16 Monday, October 30 Psalm 106 Jude 17-25 Tuesday, October 31 Psalm 107 Deuteronomy 1 Wednesday, November 1 Psalm 108-110 Deuteronomy 2 Thursday, November 2 Psalm 111-113 Deuteronomy 3 Friday, November 3 Psalm 114-117 Deuteronomy 4 Saturday, November 4 Psalm 118 Deuteronomy 5 WEEK TWENTY-TWO Sunday, November 5 Ps. 119.1-24 Deuteronomy 6 Monday, November 6 Ps. 119.25-48 Deuteronomy 7 Tuesday, November 7 Ps. 119.49-72 Deuteronomy 8 Wednesday, November 8 Ps. 119.73-96 Deuteronomy 9 Thursday, November 9 Ps. 119.97-128 Deuteronomy 10 Friday, November 10 Ps. 119.129-152 Deuteronomy 11 Saturday, November 11 Ps. 119.153-176 Deuteronomy 12 WEEK TWENTY-THREE Sunday, November 12 Ps. 119.1-24 Deuteronomy 13 Monday, November 13 Ps. 119. 25-48 Deuteronomy 14 Tuesday, November 14 Ps. 119.49-72 Deuteronomy 15 Wednesday, November 15 Ps. 119.73-96 Deuteronomy 16 Thursday, November 16 Ps. 119.97-128 Deuteronomy 17 Friday, November 17 Ps. 119.129-152 Deuteronomy 18 Saturday, November 18 Ps. 119.153-176 Deuteronomy 19 WEEK TWENTY-FOUR Sunday, November 19 Psalm 120-122 Deuteronomy 20 Monday, November 20 Psalm 123-125 Deuteronomy 21 Tuesday, November 21 Psalm 126-129 Deuteronomy 22 Wednesday, November 22 Psalm 130-132 Deuteronomy 23 Thursday, November 23 Psalm 133-135 Deuteronomy 24 Friday, November 24 Psalm 136, 137 Deuteronomy 25 Saturday, November 25 Psalm 138, 139 Deuteronomy 26 24
WEEK TWENTY-FIVE Sunday, November 26 Psalm 140, 141 Deuteronomy 27-28 Monday, November 27 Psalm 1142, 143 Deuteronomy 29 Tuesday, November 28 Psalm 144 Deuteronomy 30 Wednesday, November 29 Psalm 145, 146 Deuteronomy 31 Thursday, November 30 Psalm 147, 148 Deuteronomy 33 Friday, December 1 Psalm 149 Deuteronomy 33 Saturday, December 2 Psalm 150 Deuteronomy 34 25
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