18 weeks of morning and evening prayers. At 11 point font, they will fit on two pages of a legal-sized bulletin (8.5×14). They are drawn from the Lutheran Book of Prayer, the Book of Common Prayer, Habermann’s prayerbook, some orthodox prayer books, some of Frank Colquhoun’s books on prayer, the Psalms. All in public domain or within usage guidelines. Weeks 1-14 are fairly general prayers. After 14, they are lettered A-D are tied more closely to the church year, beginning at the end of the church year through Advent 1 (one-year lectionary).
Sunday Evening As this day comes to a close I gratefully acknowledge your goodness and mercy, in granting me the privilege of hearing your word, the glorious Gospel of the salvation of the world. your promises enable me to look up with confidence and forward with courage. Bless the labors of my hands, give me understanding in my duties and tasks. Enriched my week with blessings of your bountiful hands. Grant me the grace to live daily in your presence, doing things pleasing to You and helpful to my companions along the way.
Monday Morning Gracious God, heavenly Father, I thank You for your mercy, which has kept me from all harm and danger in the darkness of the night now passed. Banish also the darkness of sin from my life by your forgiveness for Jesus, my Savior’s sake.
Monday Evening O God of love and grace, in this evening hour I humbly pray You to forgive me for Jesus’ sake for all that was wrong in my life today. I confess that at times I find myself doing what I do not want to do and sometimes not doing what I know I should do. Have mercy on me. Send your Holy Spirit into my heart that I may grow in grace and in the knowledge of Jesus Christ my Savior.
Tuesday Morning Heavenly Father, your will be done on Earth as it is in heaven. Grant that your will may be done in the hearts and lives of people everywhere. Grant me grace to be ever aware of your will and submit to You in all things. Give me faithfulness in my work, and crown my labors with your blessing.
Tuesday Evening Dear father in Heaven, I thank You for your care and protection for the health and strength necessary for the work of this day and for the answers to my prayers and the prayers of Christians everywhere. Be with me also this night and keep me from all harm and danger. Forgive my sins and assure me of your abiding grace and mercy. Keep people who are near and dear to me in your merciful care. Give me a quiet and restful sleep, and thereby prepared for the task of another day.
Wednesday Morning Lord Jesus, who is my ever-living and ever loving Savior, I thank You that You neither slumber nor sleep, but protect me by the mighty hand through this night. Open my eyes to see the blessings You have prepared for me this day: for the love of friends which will enrich me, I thank you. For the ability to work and serve others, I give You praise. For the gifts to be granted to me this day, I honor you.
Wednesday Evening At the end of another day, dear heavenly Father, I praise You for your goodness and adore You for your mercy. You would have not left me or forsaken me, as You have ever promised. But I have failed You and forsaken You by sin, and I asked You for the sake of your Son and my redeemer to cleanse me from all my sins. From the rising of the sun in the shadows of this night, You have been with me to bless, help, guide, strengthen and comfort me. I am not worthy of the least of these mercies and all the truth which You have shown to me, your servant. I thank you, Father.
Thursday Morning Another day is dawning; dear Master, let it be, On earth or else in heaven; another day for You. Gracious Father in Heaven I know not when You will call me home for in the midst of life we are in death. Regardless of the number of my days on earth, cause me always to be prepared to answer your summons. I know that the road of my life leads finally to your heavenly mansions above. Equip me for the trials and pitfalls that beset my way through life and teach me to perform, in your holy Name, each duty which confronts me. Remind me daily that I am a pilgrim without a continuing city here and help me to assist my fellow travelers by sharing their burdens and showing them the glory of life in you.
Thursday Evening As this day closes, dear heavenly father, I come to thank You for your unfailing love which even during the darkness of the night continues to shine upon me and those whom I love. The wrongs and mistakes that have marred my life again today show me plainly how much I need You in my everyday life. Pardon me for Jesus sake, and take away every impure thought and wish, make my heart right and make my actions reflect your love. I want to become more like Jesus, who went about doing good. Heal the sick, relieve the suffering, strengthen the weak, recall the erring, curb the wicked, help the troubled, comfort the sorrowing, and give peace to the dying. O You who does not sleep, keep me safe till morning comes again.
Friday Morning Almighty God and Father, the light of day summons me to the duties and privileges of the stewardship of Life. Help me to be a good steward by revealing to me your will for my life. May I make the best use of the talents would You have given to me, so that I may always be ready to give an account of my stewardship.
Friday Evening Oh Lord God, I thank You that the knowledge of your presence kept me from gross sin today. Make me more gracious in dealing with my others and more zealous in performing the duties of my calling. Oh Lord, I need your presence every passing hour; what about by grace can foil the tempter’s power? Who like your self, my guide and stay can be? Through clouds and sunshine, abide with me.
Saturday Morning Oh Lord You have searched me and know me You know my sitting down and my standing up. You know my thoughts from afar. There is not a word on my tongue but You oh Lord have known all together. As I begin a new day with you, search my heart, dear Lord, and purify my affections so that I may love only those things would You please you, and put You first in all things.
Saturday Evening Lord Jesus Christ, author and Perfecter of the faith, I give You thanks for having brought me safely to the end of another week of my earthly pilgrimage. Praise and thanks be to You for having earned the perfect salvation for me, for bringing me to faith in You through the Gospel, and for having kept me in the true faith up to this moment. Keep me in my baptism so that I may, at the end of my pilgrimage rejoice with all the saints over the wonders of your eternal love.
Sunday Morning Lord God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, grant your sanctifying presents as I join my fellow Christians on this day in worshipping You in the beauty of Holiness. Lord I have loved the habitation of your house and the place where your glory dwells. How amiable are your Tabernacles oh lord of hosts. My soul Longs, yes even faints, for the courts of the Lord, my heart and flesh cry out for the Living God. A day in your courts is better than a thousand elsewhere. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of the wicked.
Week 2
Sunday Evening Heavenly Father, at the close of another day dedicated to you, I come before You with my evening sacrifice of prayer and praise. I ask You that the blessings of this day–the hearing of your word, the singing of your praise, feeling your presence, and enjoying the fellowship of Christian people–may go with me in the week that lies ahead. Like this day of rest, so also let my days of toil be consecrated to you.
Monday Morning Dear heavenly Father, I thank You for having kept me safe during the night. Now I pause at the gateway of another week to ask You to go with me again. I do not know what this week holds in store–pain or pleasure, health or sickness, sunshine or shadow. However, I am not afraid if You will be my companion.
Monday Evening As evening comes, I thank You heavenly father–who did create the day and night–for the health and protection You have given me this day. I do not deserve even the least of your blessings. But for Jesus sake forgive my sins and shortcomings, particularly if I have offended a weak soul, or if I have neglected the opportunity to lead someone to you. Grant me your Spirit’s power to grow in faith.
Tuesday Morning Lord God, at the beginning of this new day I ask You for the gift of your spirit and the gift of a bright Soul. As You have granted me protection from all dangers in the night, be merciful to me and continue through the day to guard and keep me from every evil of body and soul.
Tuesday Evening Lord Jesus, who welcomes all who come to you, I lay before You the burden of my sin and ask You for your pardon. I have not done this day what was my duty to do, and I confess my sins to You alone. I pray You to remember them no more. Help me to be stronger because of your forgiveness, happier because of your mercy, and more willing to serve because of your great love.
Wednesday Morning Unto You O Lord, do I lift up my heart in this morning hour, sincerely grateful for the opportunities of another day. Bless me and what I do today, that all may be acceptable to you. Grant me success in my work that You know to be best for me. Keep me always mindful that all depends on my possessing your abundant grace and blessing.
Wednesday Evening Heavenly Father, I thank You for the privilege of speaking to You in prayer. It is good to know that I may come to you–the almighty creator of all things in heaven and on Earth–my heavenly Father for Jesus sake. Give me the faith of a loving child, never doubting that You will always hear my prayer. If sometimes You don’t answer my prayers exactly as I have asked, but let me have the childlike faith to believe that you, Heavenly Father know best, what to give me and what to withhold.
Thursday Morning Dear heavenly Father, forgive me my sins and help me, in gratitude to You to forgive those who sin against me. O Lord, my heart is proud and unforgiving. It is hard for me to confess my sins, even to you. Help me to see clearly that I offend You daily and that indeed I deserve nothing but punishment. Help me to acknowledge freely that I am worthy of these things for which I pray. Help me pray with the tax collector, “God be merciful to me, a sinner.”
Thursday Evening Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, tonight I bring the needs of the church before you. I thank You for all Christian churches and schools, for the teaching the gospel near and far, for the messengers of peace who carry your word to mansions and cottages, to children and to higher schools of learning, to people all races, far and near, to rich and poor alike. Give every member of your church the fire of your Holy Spirit, Lord Jesus, that all may speak the things which they know in their hearts.
Friday Morning Gracious Lord and adorable Savior, in this morning hour I praise You who has redeemed me through the sacrifice on Calvary. You purchase me to be your own. Grant that I may serve You with a willing heart and untiring devotion to show my appreciation and love.
Friday Evening Lord, with a grateful heart I come into your presence in this evening hour, mindful of your many mercies which have enriched my day. You have forgiven me all my sins, comforted me in all my disappointments, calmed me when irritated, and strengthen me in the face of temptations and doubt.
Saturday Morning Lord Jesus Christ, Sun of righteousness, shine in my heart and life today. Help me to reflect your light, that someone who does not yet know You as Lord and Savior may be directed toward you. I thank You that You have borne the guilt of my sin. Let the sin and evil that may threaten me today have no power. Grant me grace to recognize your will and the faith to do it.
Saturday Evening At the close of another week, O gracious God, I thank You that You have kept me from harm and danger of body and soul. I am grateful too, that You have blessed the labor of my hands. I’m not worthy of all the goodness and mercy You have shown, but continue to bless me in body and soul toward my good, as You always have.
Sunday Morning Lord God, merciful Father, I praise You for the light of this day, when by your spirit You shine in my heart to the preaching and teaching of your gospel. Open my eyes that I may see the wondrous truths of your salvation and find a new strength in hope in your promises. Bless the preaching and teaching of your word throughout all of your church, and cause your gospel to fall as good seed on good ground and bear abundant fruit. Give power and convictions to your ministers that their testimony to your holiness and grace may ring clear and true to your revealed word.
Week 3 (From F. Q. , MPP)
Sunday Evening Most merciful Father, You have called us to be a caring Church, reflecting in our lives your infinite care for us your children. Help us to fulfill our calling to care for one another in an unselfish fellowship of love, to care for the world around us, in sharing with it the good news of your beloved Son and serving those who suffer from poverty, hunger, and disease. Amen.
Monday Heavenly Father, in your Word, You have taught us to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. Forgive our complacency with the present division of your church. Break down the barriers of pride and misunderstanding which keep us and our fellow christians apart. Make us more humble and deepen our love for one another, and show us how we can be as one, as members of the one body of Christ Our Lord. Amen.
Tuesday O Lord Our God, we thank You for all your blessings, for life and health, for laughter and fun, for all our powers of mind and body, for our homes and the love of dear ones, for everything that is beautiful, good, and true. But above all we thank You for giving your son to be our savior and friend. May we always find our true happiness in pleasing you. Amen.
Wednesday Heavenly Father, whose mercies are new every morning, lead us all through this day, and help us to follow step-by-step with trustful hearts, steadfast and unafraid. Make us equal to all that the day may demand of us, save us from wasting its hours, and bring us to attend with something accomplished for your glory and your praise. Amen.
Thursday God our Father, make us to think more of what we can give to life and less of what we can get out of it. May we be mindful that we hold our gifts, our talents, our possessions, our life itself, in trust for You and the service of mankind. Save us from thinking only of our own needs and desires, and help us to remember that it is more blessed to give than to receive. Amen.
Friday Lord Jesus Christ, who taught You Apostles to bless each home they entered with the words, peace be on this house, I ask your blessing on my home. Let your peace rest upon it. Let your word keep everyone who enters here in your abiding love. Direct all their coming-in or going-out from this time forth and forevermore. Amen.
Saturday O God our Father, today looking back and remembering with gratitude those who have died in times of war so also we look around and remember with compassion those who still suffer as a result of war, the bereaved, the lonely, the disabled, the mentally ill, and all veterans. God of love, comfort their hearts, uphold their faith, and give them peace for Jesus Christ’s sake. Amen.
Sunday Morning O Lord, our Creator and Redeemer, as You have given us this day for worship, so now we bring to You the service of our hearts and hands and voices. Accept our prayers and praises, speak to us through the Bible as we hear it and read it and are taught it, deepen in our fellowship with one another, and when we leave your house may it be with your joy in our hearts. Amen.
Week 4 (from LBP Week 3)
Sunday Evening Lord God, merciful Father, I praise You for the light of this day when by your Spirit, You will shine in my heart through the preaching and the teaching of the Gospel. Open my eyes that I may behold the wondrous truth of your salvation and find new strength and hope in the promises. Amen. Our Father…
Monday Morning At the beginning of another week of work I ask you, good Lord, to remember me in your mercy and to look with favor upon my activities. Help me to be a better Christian this week. Strengthen my faith, increase my hope, and nourish my love to You and to all. Amen. Our Father…
Monday evening Father of all mercies and God of all comfort: thanks be to You for having dealt graciously with me this day. I have sinned against you, but You have not forsaken me. Forgive me and cleanse me by the blood of your Son. Grant me a refreshing night of rest and sleep and permit me to rise in the morning, ready to live another day to your glory. Amen. Our Father…
Tuesday morning Gracious and holy God, I thank You for your mercies which are new to me each morning. Though I am not worthy of your many blessings in the great love towards me. Often I have offended you, I ask You not to hold my sins against me but blot them out by the blood of your beloved Son who died all and who died also for me. Help me to live more and more accordingly to your will make my thoughts charitable; my words kind; my deeds less selfish. Let my light shine before men that I may glorify You and draw others to your kingdom. Make me ever humble and willing in your service. Amen. Our Father…
Tuesday Evening Again today, You have blessed me, dear Lord, above all that I could ask. Accept my heartfelt thanks for the loving care and under deserving mercies You have given to me. Keep me safe from harm and evil and fill my life with the generous bounties of your grace. Bless children everywhere. Comfort and help all those who look to You in need. Grant me grace always to confess Christ by word and deed, that my acts may do your will. Amen. Our Father…
Wednesday Morning With gracious heart, I rise to praise you, O Lord, my God, for You have refreshed me with a restful sleep and have given me the grace to see the dawn of a new day. As You have also made this day, grant that every word I utter and every act I perform, would show your presence in my life. Made me thoughtful and considerate at work, and keep me patient with those who irritate me. Remove from my heart all malice and resentment, and enable me to bear with serenity, the unpleasant situations which I cannot change. Amen. Our Father…
Wednesday Evening As the evening shadows fall, closing out the day of the light of the sun, come, the Merciful Savior, with your benedictions into my heart. Bring me the full forgiveness of all my sins and the peace which passes all understanding. Relax my body and this coming night give me the much-needed rest. Remove all evil thoughts from my mind and enable me to sleep undisturbed while You are watching over me. Amen. Our Father…
Thursday Morning At the beginning of another day, Father in Heaven, it is good to know that You have promised, so shall your actions be. I cannot tell what this day has in store for me, whether good fortune or bad. But I trust that I promise that You will give me the strength to bear whatever this day may bring and that You will make every experience work together for good. Amen. Our Father…
Thursday Evening Eternal God, merciful Father, as the shadows of the evening lengthen, I know the comfort of your gracious presence. I thank You for all the blessings which I have enjoyed from your bountiful goodness, for protecting me amid many dangers, for your favor upon my labors, for the love of the members of my family, for everything which has made this day a happy one in my life. Amen. Our Father…
Friday Morning Lord God, loving Father, keep me from temptation this day. I know that Satan will not stay away from me and that the example of the evil will enticed me. I do not know what temptation today may bring. Keep me whenever I may be tempted to take your name in vain, to take my work too easy, to lie, or to slander, or steal. Preserve me from neglecting opportunities to do good in my work or for others. Amen. Our Father…
Friday Evening Merciful Savior, as the shadows of the evening lengthen and the darkness deepens I commit myself and all my loved ones to you. Hide your face from my sins, and forgive them for the sake of the bitter suffering and death of your Son. Keep me safe from all harm this night and guard me against fear. Keep also my dear ones who are far away and guide them in a safe path. Amen. Our Father…
Saturday Morning Gracious father, caretaker of my soul and protector of my life, I come to the meeting this morning in your power, my guidance for this day. I need You every moment as I go about my tasks and recreation during the leisure hours given to me by you. Grant that I may give my devoted love for the Savior, who has redeemed me and bought me that I may be a member of his church. Amen. Our Father…
Saturday Evening As the day comes to a close, I praise thee, Lord Jesus, with your gracious heart for the protection and guidance which I have enjoyed through that goodness and love. Amen. Our Father…
Sunday Morning Heavenly Father, hallowed be your name. Help me on this Lord’s day to come into the presence with thanksgiving and join my fellow christians in hymns of praise and adoration. As I kneel before you, my maker, give me joy in worship and help me to declare before all people that You are a mighty and forgiving God. Help me to give the glory to which is due by holy Name. Graciously accept also the offerings of my hands, and use my gifts and the service of my congregation and of the church everywhere. Amen. Our Father…
Week 5 (from LBP Week 4)
Sunday Evening Gracious God, I thank You for the blessings of your word, through which new strength and comfort come to me today. Keep me in your power. Help me daily to find joy in the new life in you. Keep and protect me this night, and strengthen me for tomorrow’s tasks that I may serve You and the people around me with cheer and goodness. Give courage to my heart, strength to my will, and vigor to my body. Amen. Our Father…
Monday Morning Heavenly Father, your Kingdom Come. “ yours O Lord is the greatness and the power and the majesty and the glory and the victory, for all that is in the heaven and the earth is your s. your s is the kingdom, oh Lord, and You are exalted as a head above all.” Yet You have shed some of your glory into the heart of man. Make me worthy of such grace. Purify my heart, that the work of my hands will please You and give witness to your goodness in this world. Amen. Our Father…
Monday evening I thank You for the blessings that You have given me: for safety in traveling, for help and strength to be useful, for the completion of a task well done, for pleasant companionship, for protection against danger, for the food, clothing, and shelter my labor has earned, for the opportunity to show myself as a Christian, for these and all others I thank you. Amen. Our Father…
Tuesday morning Lord, gracious and merciful, You have planted into my heart the hope undying with promised rest after the labor of this life, and everlasting peace in the glories of your eternity. Look with favor upon me and mercifully help me in the struggles and trials of life. Be with me as I face the hardships and irritations of the day, temptation of sin and the doubt of my heart. Take me by the hand and lead me, hour after hour in the light of your grace. Amen. Our Father…
Tuesday Evening Lord God, my Father in Christ, I know not tomorrow has in store for me, but I’m not afraid, because I have you. You promised me your eternal presence, and that is enough. I place myself into your care for the night, certain that tomorrow You will be with me as I journey onward, performing my tasks with a glad heart, to the glory of your name. Amen. Our Father…
Wednesday Morning your loving kindness has given me another day of grace with all of your promises and blessings. Grant that I may accept it with a thankful heart and use each hour to your glory. Do not allow the vexations of the day to rob me of cheer and hope in this life is which is mine by faith in Christ Jesus. When discouraged let me come to You in prayer and learn again that nothing can separate me from your love. Amen. Our Father…
Wednesday Evening As the day comes to its close, I once more worship you, Eternal Lord my grateful heart comes to your throne of grace and songs of adoration. I bow to receive your benediction, acknowledging your kindness and guidance as You have blessed the labors of my hands to protect my soul from gross sin. Amen. Our Father…
Thursday Morning O Lord, my God and Father in Christ Jesus, I thank You for the protection of your angels through the night and for the rest that You have provided my body, and for the gift of another day. Keep me humble before Yo, the giver of every good and perfect gift, for You are my Father. Amen. Our Father…
Thursday Evening Heavenly Father, your mercies were new this morning, and they did not fail me through the day. Thanks be to You for your faithfulness to follow your promises, unavering and steadfast. Though I am not worthy, Lord, for I have the sinned, unfaith and have wavered from the path forgive me for the sake Jesus Christ my Savior. Amen. Our Father…
Friday Morning Father, in whom I live and move and have my being, I thank You for the rest of last night and for the opportunities of the new day. May I serve You faithfully and diligently. As I work, help me to be considerate and strong in all I do and with those who I see. Remind me that all men are your children and that You would have all be saved. When things go wrong let me not despair, but look to you. Amen. Our Father…
Friday Evening Gracious Lord, abide with me for it is toward evening at the day is far spent. I praise and thank You for your goodness and mercy of today, that has brought me safe again to my loved ones. Whatever I have done wrong, forgive dear Lord, for Christ’s sake. If I have failed in my duty, if I have disobeyed your word remove my transgression. Amen. Our Father…
Saturday Morning Father, deliver me from evil. You have said, no evil will befall you, and no plague come by night, and yet I know that, we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God. Help me to know that all things work together for the good of those that love you. Amen. Our Father…
Saturday Evening Lord, I thank You for giving me help and strength to end another week in your service. I thank You for all your blessings, for my work, family, for your daily care and protection, for your Word, for peace, my church, and for my country. Help me daily to remember all of these blessings that come from you, and without You there would be none. Amen. Our Father…
Sunday Morning Eternal and everlasting Father, in whose presence I passed my fleeting years, upheld by your grace and power, make your love real to me, as I worship You this day. Grant your grace to strengthen my faith, that I may serve You with greater faithfulness. May nothing be more precious to me than the Gospel of your beloved Son. Amen. Our Father…
Week 6 (from LPB, Week 1, second half)
Sunday Evening Deepen my love for you. Keep me faithful to your word, and help me to do all the things that You teach. Forgive me all my sins, especially the indifference of my heart. Bless me this night, and protect all your children. My family, my friends, my pastor, and my church. Bless my co-workers throughout this week with your gracious benediction. All this I ask in Jesus name, Amen. Our Father…
Monday Morning Let me begin the duties of my calling today with the assurance that You will look with favor upon the work of my hands. Prosper what I that my earnings may be sufficient for my needs and the ones of those that You have given into my care. Teach me to give cheerfully the support of your church and relief of the poor. Amen. Our Father…
Monday Evening I thank You for the good health that You have blessed me so that I can continue to do the work of my calling. Remember all who are distressed by sickness and sorrow, and apply to their wounded hearts the healing balm your grace. Amen. Our Father…
Tuesday Morning Restrain the rulers of the earth who place their own will above your own thereby cause suffering and heartache among the people. Help them to see peace and good order. Convince all ministers of your gospel that your will is done when they preach and teach your Word in truth, when they admonish the erring and comfort the sorrowing, and when they point their hearers to Christ and you. Amen. Our Father…
Tuesday Evening Cleanse my heart from all thoughts of hate and envy and so help me to live peaceably with all people. Make me helpful, kind, and considerate that I may live my life for you. Amen. Our Father…
Wednesday Morning Keep me firm in faith, watchful in temptation, humble in my success, and joyful in the face of affliction. Without You I can do nothing, but I can do all things through You who gives me strength. Amen. Our Father…
Wednesday Evening I ask You to look with tender pity upon all who are without the comfort of your gospel. Turn their hearts in repentant faith to your Son, Jesus, and cause your word of forgiveness to be proclaimed to all of them who have not yet heard of the great promise in Christ Jesus. Grant me sound rest this night that I may arise refreshed and in good health tomorrow, ready to serve You in cheerful obedience to your good and gracious will. Speak peace to my soul, for in you, do I put my hope Amen. Our Father…
Thursday Morning Wherever my pathway leads: to mountains fair and high or to sunless valleys where shadows lie, it matters little, for I know that You are with me and that beneath me are your everlasting arms. Wherever You lead me, I will gladly go. Guide me unerringly on all life’s uncertain ways to my heavenly homeland there. In Jesus’ name, Amen. Our Father…
Thursday Evening Give me an upright heart, make my life to show your love. I want to be more like Jesus, your Son, whom You sent to do good. Heal the sick, relieve the suffering, strengthen the weak, return the lost, curb the wicked, help the troubled, comfort the sorrowing, and give peace to the dying. O You who does not sleep, work your hidden grace, while the world dreams. Amen. Our Father…
Friday Morning In the hours of this day give me the wisdom to recognize evil before I do it. Grant me the strength to resist temptation to sin and shame. Let me never be afraid to say, “how can I do this great wickedness and sin against God?” Grant me the opportunity today to do good to someone who is in need of my love. When others deny you, give me the courage to confess my faith. Show me how to live in a manner worthy of your Name. Amen. Our Father…
Friday Evening I pray, heavenly Father, that You would reveal your self tonight especially to those passin through trial and tribulation. Teach them to know that, “ills have no weight and tears no bitterness, with You at hand to bless” and that “nothing shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus, our Lord.” Abide with me in this coming night and let me hear You say to me, “fear not for I am with you. Be not dismayed for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes I will help you, yes I will uphold You in the right hand of my righteousness.” Amen. Our Father…
Saturday Morning Help me to overcome the temptations I will meet this day. Strengthen my faith that victory over the devil may be mine, to your glory. Keep me mindful of a sufficiency of your grace, and let your strength be made perfect in my weakness. Amen. Our Father…
Saturday Evening For the blessings of this past week I thank you, dear Lord, and pray You for your mercy’s sake to continue to deal graciously with me. Grant your pardon by which I have offended You and hurt my neighbor. Help me to look forward eagerly to the privilege of entering your House tomorrow. Grant me the grace to believe what I will hear from your Word and give me the joy in offering You the sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving. Amen. Our Father…
Sunday Morning Bless the preaching of your Word in all the world today all peoples of all nations may be brought to true repentance and faith in Jesus Christ. Bless the hearing of your word here, today, that I may be confirmed in my faith and strengthened in my consecration to serve you. Keep me aware that I must be not only a hearer of the word but a doer. All praise, glory, and honor be to you, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit ever one God, world without end. Amen. Our Father…
Week 7, from LBP 3rd weed, Second half
Sunday Evening Bless all those who made this day of worship meaningful and rewarding for me: my pastor, the organist, and my fellow Christians who gave me the benefit of their fellowship and prayers. Help me this week to live your Word, bless the offerings I have brought for the extension of your kingdom. By your spirit comfort those who could not be in the Lord’s house today. Amen. Our Father…
Monday Morning Preserve me from pride, for You resist the proud and gives grace only to the humble. Teach me to cast all my cares upon you, for You promise to care for me. Keep me from the love of money, lest I err from the faith and pierce myself through with many sorrows. Watch over me in moments of danger and temptation, and help me to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with You my God. Amen. Our Father…
Monday Evening Watch over my loved ones near at hand and far fway, refresh them with rest and protect them with your mighty hand. As I have come another day closer to eternity, keep me in the true faith of your Son as my only Redeemer. Direct my thoughts and aims heavenward, lest I become too attached to the vanities of this life. Give me a sense of balance to enable me to rejoice in my earthly blessings without losing interest in my heavenly crown. Amen. Our Father…
Tuesday Morning Gracious and holy God, I thank You for your mercies which are new to me each morning. Though I am not worthy of your many blessings in the great love towards me. Often I have offended you, I ask You not to hold my sins against me but blot them out by the blood of your beloved Son who died all and who died also for me. Help me to live more and more accordingly to your will make my thoughts charitable; my words kind; my deeds less selfish. Let my light shine before men that I may glorify You and draw others to your kingdom. Make me ever humble and willing in your service. Amen. Our Father…
Tuesday Evening Keep me from all sins so that nothing comes between You and me. Direct your holy angels to watch over me and my loved ones wherever they may be. With the close of this day of grace, give me restful sleep so that I may awaken tomorrow refreshed and strengthened to meet the cares and problems, the tasks and opportunities of another day. All this I ask in Jesus name, Amen. Our Father…
Wednesday Morning Protect me from the allurement of sin, from doubt and worry, from lovelessness and strife. Throughout this day in enrich life with your blessings. Protect me from accident that harm, and bring me safely home in the evening hour of this day, for the sake of my Lord and Savior. Amen. Amen. Our Father…
Wednesday Evening Protect all your people near and far, give healing and strength to the sick. And if I have grieved anyone today, forgive me; if I have offended you, gracious God, blot out these sins; if I have been neglectful and thoughtless make me different tomorrow. Amen. Our Father…
Thursday Morning I am grateful for the opportunities today, with your blessing, offer to provide my daily bread. Teach me, while toiling for the material things of life, never to forget that my savior said seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness and all these things shall be added unto you. May spiritual values be put first today in all that I think and say and do. Help me firmly to believe that You will add material blessings which You know to be best for me. Amen. Our Father…
Thursday Evening I thank You for all the blessings which I have enjoyed from your Bountiful goodness, for your protecting care amid many dangers, for your favor on my labors, For the love of the members of my family, for everything which has made this day a happy one in my life. Amen. Our Father…
Friday Morning you, dear Lord, know my sinful heart, which so easily wanders from you. Give me the grace which recognizes temptation as it comes, and fill my heart with your Holy Spirit that I may resist and overcome sin. Help me to regard the trials which may come today as coming from your hand, that I may be drawn closer to you. Whatever the difficulties, make me strong in hope and trust. Amen. Our Father…
Friday Evening O Lord, have pity on the sin stricken, and comfort them with your word. Raise the fallen and cheer the faint. In some way, bring the comfort of your Word to all who will receive it. Let them find a word in Scripture for their present need, or send them a Christian messenger who will point them to you. Make all Christians willing to open their hearts, their voices, and their wallets, that the word of life may be brought to all people Amen. Our Father…
Saturday Morning Gracious father, give me the courage to lift high the banner of the cross through the sincere profession of faith and the high standard of Christian life. Make my chief concern be to give my time and possessions to the building of my church. Permit nothing to keep me from worshipping You in your Sanctuary tomorrow and confessing your Son as My Savior and Lord. In your presence let me find forgiveness and peace. Amen. Our Father…
Saturday Evening your continuous presence has made the day brighter. Even though I have failed and faltered, You have not turned from me. In your love, forgive every sin and draw me closer to your loving heart, where alone peace is found. Amen. Our Father…
Sunday Morning Fill my pastor with a rich measure of your grace. Help him speak your word courageously and convincingly, but the hearts of hearer may be drawn closer to you. Send the Holy Spirit into the hearts of men everywhere that they may believe and be saved from sin and damnation. Multiply the number of believers mightily, and give them courage to confess You before all men. Give me and my church the grace to believe and teach your word true, and help me at all Christians to live our lives accordingly. Amen. Our Father…
Week 8, from F. Q. Parish Prayers, evening and morning
Sunday Evening Holy Spirit, fire of the eternal godhead, in the darkness of sleep, kindle secret fire in our heart. Light again, our eternal souls, and make us children of Light. Purge from us all weakness and sin, and make strong our spirits. Refine our thoughts and purify our desires. Amen. Our Father…
Monday Morning Into your hands, O Lord, we commend ourselves this day. Let your presence be with us to the close. Strengthen us to remember that in whatsoever good works we do, we are serving you. Give us a diligent and watchful spirit, that we may seek in all things to know your will, and knowing it, gladly do it, to the glory of your Name. Amen. Our Father…
Monday evening Look down, O Lord, from your heavenly throne, illuminate the darkness of this night with your celestial brightness and from the children of light banish the deeds of darkness Amen. Our Father…
Tuesday morning We give You a hearty thanks, O Heavenly Father, for the rest of this night, and for the gift of a new day, with its opportunities for pleasing you. Grant that we may pass the hours of this day in perfect freedom of your service, that at evening, we may again give thanks to You with true hearts Amen. Our Father…
Tuesday Evening Be present, O merciful God, and protect us through the silent hours of this night, so that we are wearied by the changes and chances of this fleeting world, may rest in your eternal changelessness Amen. Our Father…
Wednesday Morning O Lord our God, who has commanded the light to shine out of the darkness, and has again awakened us to the praise of you, for your goodness: accept now, in your unending mercy, the sacrifice of our worship and thanksgiving, and grant unto all, such requests as may be acceptable to your will. Make us to be children of the light and of the day, and heir of your everlasting kingdom, that redeemed in body and soul, and in steadfast faith, we may ever praise your wonderful Name. Amen. Our Father…
Wednesday Evening Thine, O Lord, is the day, thine also is the night. Cover of our sins with your mercy, as You did cover the earth with darkness. May the Sun of Righteousness ever shine in our hearts to chase away the darkness of evil. Amen. Our Father…
Thursday Morning Grant us, O Lord, to pass this day in gladness and peace, without stumbling and without sin, that reaching the evening victorious over all temptation, we may praise you, as eternal God, who is blessed, and governs all things, world without end, Amen. Our Father…
Thursday Evening Into your hands, O Lord we commend ourselves, our souls and bodies, asking You to keep us this night under your protection, and strengthen us for your service as the sun rises Amen. Our Father…
Friday Morning O Lord has brought us through the darkness of the night to the light of the morning, and who by your Holy Spirit does illumine the darkness of ignorance and sin: we asked you, in your loving kindness, to pour your holy Light into our souls that we may ever be devoted to you, by whose wisdom we were created, by whose mercy we were redeemed, and by whose providence we are still governed, to the honor and glory of your great Name. Amen. Our Father…
Friday Evening O god, with whom there is no darkness, but the night shines as the day: keep and defend us and all your children, we ask you, through this coming night. Renew our hearts with your forgiveness, and our bodies with untroubled sleep, that we may wake to use more faithfully your gift of life. Amen. Our Father…
Saturday Morning O God, the king Eternal, who divided the day from the darkness and turns the shadow of death into morning: drive far away from us all wrong desires, incline our heart to keep your law, and guide our feet into the way of peace: that, having done your will with cheerfulness while it was day, we may, when night comes, rejoice to give You thanks. Amen. Our Father…
Saturday Evening Merciful Lord, who of your abundant goodness has made the day to work, and ordained the night to rest: grant such rest of body that we may continually have a waking soul and rise up again with cheerful strength and blessedness, to serve You with good work. Amen. Our Father…
Sunday Morning O god of love, who is the true Sun of this world, evermore risen and never going down: we asked You mercifully to shine into our hearts. That the night of sin and the mists of error being driven away, we may this day and all our lifelong, walk without stumbling in the road that You have prepared for us, into your House, and into your Heavenly Halls. Amen. Our Father…
Week 9 From Haberman
Exhortation to Prayer Arise, my soul, and carefully reflect who it is with whom You speak and before whom You stand when You prayest. Behold, You speakest with God, your Maker, and stand in the presence of the eternal Majesty, whom thousand times thousand holy angels and arch-angels attend. Therefore, enter into the room of your soul, and beware, lest You fail in sluggishness of heart. Instead lift up to your God a spirit free from guilt. Then, delight in the Lord and have power with his Spirit, and prevail. Yes, conquer the unconquerable God and bear away the blessing through Jesus Christ.
Sunday Evening Eternal God, Merciful Father, I lift up my hands unto You as an evening sacrifice, and render You most hearty thanks, praise, and glory, that You have protected me this day and all the days of my life from all evil and calamity, and through the ministrations of your holy angels have graciously guarded me against the Evil One. I pray You to forgive me all my sins, wherever I have done wrong. Amen. Our Father…
Monday Morning O You Eternal and Merciful God! You have commanded your people in your law each morning to offer You a burnt offering, thereby to praise and thank You for your merciful protection: thus I too would bring unto You my offering of praise, that is the fruit of my lips, and magnify your holy name. For by your grace and mercy You have kept me this night from all evil and harm in body and soul, and have graciously protected me. Amen. Our Father…
Monday Evening O You Mighty and Everlasting God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, I thank You that by your divine power You have this day preserved me from all injury and danger of body and life. I owe it to your mercy alone that You didst protect me on all my paths. I pray You to forgive me all my sins which I have committed against You, and this night and during our entire lives mercifully to defend me and my loved ones against all sorrow and anxiety Amen. Our Father…
Tuesday Morning. Blessed be God, the maker of heaven and earth, blessed be the Lord, who only doeth wondrous things, and blessed be His glorious name for ever who has made both day and night through His glorious wisdom, and so ruled, that while the earth remaineth, they shall not cease, that man may rest by night, and proceed again to his labors by day. O Lord, how manifold are your works! Amen. Our Father…
Tuesday Evening Lord, Merciful God, Holy Father, in the daytime do I cry unto You with my voice, in my distress I call upon You, and at eventime I remember your goodness and mercy, which You have wrought for me. And especially do I magnify You now, that purely out of fatherly grace and mercy, without any merit or worthiness on my part, You have this day preserved me from all harm and danger and kept me from sudden death. Therefore do I now and at all times render unto You praise and thanksgiving, and pray You, for the sake of the bitter sufferings of Jesus Christ, to forgive me wherever I have sinned against You this day. Amen. Our Father…
Wednesday Morning Almighty, All-gracious God! All your creatures should praise and glorify You. The birds under the heavens magnify You with lovely songs early in the morning as their Lord and Maker. So will I too heartily thank You, that You have preserved me under your shelter and protection during the night now past, and all my life even to the present hour, and awakening me from the sleep of the darkness of this night, have allowed me to arise again in health and joy. Amen. Our Father…
Wednesday Evening Most Holy Trinity, One in essence, Three in person, who art my life, salvation, and eternal joy, I praise and thank You with mouth and heart that You have so graciously protected me throughout this day. I pray your divine goodness to cover up all my shortcomings, and especially where this day, with my tongue, with vain and unprofitable words, slander or otherwise, I have sinned against You and your holy commandments. Amen. Our Father…
Thursday Morning Jesus Christ, You art the eternal light, which dispelleth the darkness of night and the shadow of death: I magnify your name, I glorify and thank You. For You have so graciously kept me during this night, and have brought me out of the darkness to the light of day. You have shielded me against the terrors of the night, the snares of the devil, the noisome pestilence, that walketh in the darkness, manifold illness and disease. You have guarded and watched over my soul, even as the shepherd watches over his flock. Amen. Our Father…
Thursday Evening Praise be to You, O God, our Father, through Jesus Christ in the Holy Ghost, one, eternal God, who through your manifold compassion have kept me this day, a poor sinner and miserable creature, from the fiery darts of Satan that fly by day, from the destruction that wasteth at noonday, and have graciously protected me from a sudden and evil death. your mercy, O Lord, is in the heavens; and your faithfulness reacheth unto the clouds. Amen. Our Father…
Friday Morning Blessed be God, my Maker! Blessed be God, my Savior! Blessed be God, my Comforter! Who giveth unto me my health, my life, and every blessing; my very present help and my protection. You have kept me according to your great and most blessed compassion during this night now past against the onslaughts of Satan, and preserved me in health. Amen. Our Father…
Friday Evening Blessed be the Lord God, who only doeth wondrous things! And blessed be His glorious name for ever: and let the whole earth be filled with His glory! Daily will I praise the Lord, and at eventime my mouth shall thank Him while I have any being. For when I cry with my voice, He hears me, and gives ear to my supplication. When I pray, He attends to my voice. The Lord is my refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore do I laud and magnify You. Amen. Our Father…
Saturday Morning O You Very and Eternal God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. To You do I lift up my heart in dutiful gratitude. I will not hide your righteousness within my heart. I will declare your salvation. I will not conceal your loving kindness and your truth from the great congregation, and all the good that You have shown me will I not keep silent. For it is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord, and to sing praises unto your name, O Most High: to shew forth your loving kindness in the morning, and your faithfulness every night. Therefore my soul doth magnify You, that You in your immeasurable grace have kept me during the night now past. Amen. Our Father…
Saturday Evening Praise be unto You, You great and unchangeable God! Praise be unto your goodness and mercy! Praise be unto your eternal wisdom and truth, that You have preserved me during the day now past from all danger and harm. I pray You, graciously perfect your goodness which You have begun in me, and allow me to rest this night under your protecting shield, and cover me with your wings. Suffer me to put my trust under the shadow of your hands, that I fear no evil. Amen. Our Father…
Sunday Morning Lord, our Heavenly Father, Eternal God! Blessed be your divine power and might; magnified your fathomless goodness and mercy; praised Thine eternal wisdom and truth. For You have shielded me with your hand against the perils of this night, and have allowed me to rest and slumber in peace under the shadow of your wings. You have kept and safeguarded me with a father’s care against the Evil One and all his wicked designs and purposes. Therefore, I magnify your goodness and the wonders which You doest for the children of men. Amen. Our Father… Week 10, From Haberman
Sunday Evening Surround me this night with your holy angels. May You compass me round and cast a trench about me, that I may escape the snares and evil cunning of the enemy. I commend myself to your goodness and mercy. Protect me with Thine outstretched arm; for from my heart do I pant after You in the nightwatches, and with my spirit within me do I watch for You at all times. Amen. Our Father…
Monday Morning If You had not been my shield and my help, manifold calamities would have engulfed me, and I could not have risen in health and safety. Therefore, I thank You for your protection. But I continue to call to You from the depths of my heart, and my supplication ascends to You in the early hour. Early do I seek your countenance and pray You to safeguard me and mine from the wiles and power of the devil, from sin and disgrace and all wickedness. Amen. Our Father…
Monday Evening All our hope and trust rests in You. Therefore, O faithful God, may Thine eyes be upon us and we be safeguarded this night against all violence and assault of the enemy. Be our keeper and protector. Encompass us with your shelter, for in You is our salvation. Unto You only, from whom cometh my help, do I lift up mine eyes. My help cometh from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. Amen. Our Father…
Tuesday Morning In wisdom have You made them all: the earth is full of your riches. For such your gifts we should thank You before the sun rises, and come into your presence when the light breaks forth. Therefore I bless You now also, for You have allowed me securely to rest and sleep this night, and again awakened me to the joy of living. You have mercifully sheltered me from the assaults and malice of enemies. I supplicate your grace: grant that my soul may repose in your hands, my body continue in health according to your good pleasure, and be kept from all injury and peril. Amen. Our Father…
Tuesday Evening Mercifully protect me during the night against my adversary, the devil, and against the fears and terrors of the night. Suffer me to rest without anxieties and worries, and may the eyes of my faith ever behold the lustre of your countenance even during the shades of night. For You are that shining and true light, which dispels all darkness that surrounds us. Thou, O Lord, art ever with me. Amen. Our Father…
Wednesday Morning I pray You for the sake of the saving resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, that You would ever keep me together with all my loved ones from all danger and evil. O Lord, save your people, and bless Thine inheritance: feed them also, and lift them up for ever. Fill me also at this early hour with your grace, that I may pass this day rejoicing in your commandments, and free from mortal sin. Let me experience your grace as a dew from the womb of the morning, and as the refreshing moisture that diffuses at the break of day, making the land fruitful. Amen. Our Father…
Wednesday Evening According to your name, O God, so is your praise unto the ends of the earth: your right hand is full of righteousness. Therefore I commend my body and my soul into your hands. your divine Majesty bless me; your holy Trinity shelter me; your eternal Unity preserve me. Amen. Our Father…
Thursday Morning All that I possess is kept from harm through your great mercy. Praise and thanks be said unto You for your gracious protection and all your gifts. I will speak of your power and magnify your goodness, when the day breaks. For You art my refuge, my strong tower, my present help, my faithful God, in whom I trust. You makest glad my heart and my countenance rejoices. I pray You, for the sake of your holy birth and incarnation, suffer your grace to rise in my heart and break forth even as the beauty of the morning, and come over me as the early rain. Amen. Our Father…
Thursday Evening You are gracious and merciful, and all your acts are glorious. I pray You, O merciful God, graciously to forgive me all that I have done against You this day, in thought, word, or deed. Turn your mercy toward me, that I may slumber and rest during this coming night, and that I may never turn from You, who art the eternal rest. Suffer me ever to abide in You in the true faith, and safely to sojourn under your protection, so that the enemy may never come near unto me, nor do me injury. Amen. Our Father…
Friday Morning I ask You, Heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, your dear Son, take me this day also into your divine protection, and shield me that no evil may assail my life. For into your hands do I this day and all days commend my body and soul, my thoughts, words, and deeds, all that I do or leave undone, my going out and my coming in, my walks and ways, my rising up and my lying down, my will and counsel, my thoughts and desires, my faith and profession, the end of my life, the day and hour of my death, my passing away and my resurrection. Amen. Our Father…
Friday Evening Eternal God, that You have this day so mercifully kept me from every harm and evil. My heart is glad and my soul glorifies You for your goodness and mercy. Ever shall my tongue speak of You and say, Blessed be the Lord, and blessed be your holy name! I pray You, graciously pardon, wherever I have this day sinned against You, and grant me and mine your protection during the coming night. Amen. Our Father…
Saturday Morning Blessed art Thou, Lord God Sabaoth, who art merciful unto all, that seek You and love your salvation. Blessed is your holy name in all the earth, who art our refuge and our help! Blessed are all your works which You do for the children of men! I ask You, protect me this day, that the Evil One may not harm me, and the hands of the wicked touch me not. Lord God, my Savior, early will I seek You, early do I cry unto You. Amen. Our Father…
Saturday Evening Keep me, O God, as the apple of the eye. Hide me under the shadow of your wings. Lord, You are the portion of my inheritance; my salvation is in your hands. Grant unto me, according to your goodness, that neither fear nor trembling come over me, and no terrors of the night overwhelm me. Be merciful unto me, for in You do I put my trust, and under the shadow of your wings do I find my refuge. Amen. Our Father…
Sunday Morning I will exalt You in the congregation. Your praise shall evermore be in my mouth. My soul shall bless You, O my Lord, all that is within me shall bless your holy name, and nevermore will I forget your benefits. May the praises of my lips, which in singleness of heart I bring before You at this early hour, be acceptable in your sight. I call upon You with all my heart to preserve me this day against all danger of body and soul. Amen. Our Father…
Week 11, from Haberman
Sunday Evening I wait upon your goodness, and my soul trusts in You, the living God, for You art my refuge and my Savior. Behold, O Lord, whether we sleep or wake, we are Thine: whether we live or die, You art our God who have called us into being. Therefore, I cry unto Thee: let your grace be not far from me. Shelter me with your shield. Keep me, that I lie in quiet, sleep in peace, and awake again in health. Amen. Our Father…
Monday Morning Visit You me in this early hour with your grace, as without You I can do nothing, and grant that I may this day begin all my work in your name and end it jo yously, to the glory of your divine majesty and the betterment of my neighbor. Preserve my soul, mind, reason, senses, and thoughts, all that I do and leave undone, that the prince of darkness do me no injury. Safeguard me against the destruction that wasteth at noonday. Amen. Our Father…
Monday Evening Behold, as the eyes of servants look unto the hands of their masters, and as the eyes of a maiden unto the hand of her mistress; so our eyes wait upon the Lord our God, until that He have mercy upon us. Have mercy upon us, O Lord, have mercy, for we are poor and needy. Lift upon me the light of your countenance lest I sleep the sleep of death. Amen. Amen. Our Father…
Tuesday Morning Be You my mighty protection and strong stay, a defence from heat, and my cover from the sun at noon, my preservation from stumbling, and my help from falling, that no harm may come unto me. O Merciful God, knowing the hour is come to awaken out of the sleep of sin and iniquity, for now is our salvation so near, the night is far spent, the day is at hand: so help us to cast off the works of darkness, and put on the armour of light, that we may walk honestly as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying, but putting on the Lord Jesus Christ in the true faith and a Christian conduct. Thus awaken us each morning. Amen. Our Father…
Tuesday Evening You art my rock, and my fortress, my deliverer, my strength, in whom I will trust, my buckler, the horn of my salvation, and my high tower. Lord, my God, at eventime do I lift up my hands unto You. Come unto me as the latter rains that make the earth fruitful. Abide with us, for the day is far spent and in the darkness there is none to defend us save You alone, our God. Hasten to uphold us. Defend us this night, lest our souls fall into the sleep of sin and our bodies be overcome with evil. Amen. Our Father…
Wednesday Morning You would spread your goodness over me, that I may gladly and zealously do your will. Govern me with your Holy Spirit that I may serve You in righteousness and holiness of truth, well pleasing in your sight. Guard me that I sin not against You, nor defile my conscience with carnal lusts that militate against the soul. Amen. Our Father…
Wednesday Evening May your unbounded mercy protect me; your inexpressible benevolence defend me, the sublime truth of God cover me; profound knowledge of Christ strengthen me; the unfathomable goodness of the Lord keep me. The grace of the Father govern me; the wisdom of the Son refresh me; the power of the Holy Spirit enlighten me. My Creator aid me, my Redeemer quicken me, my Comforter abide with me. Amen. Our Father…
Thursday Morning Illumine me with your radiance, and be You the light of my heart, for You art the right day star and the true light, that lighteth men to the eternal life. Be merciful unto me, O Lord, for in You do I put my trust. My soul waiteth for You, more than they that watch for the morning, yea more than they that watch for the morning. Be You mine arm in the morning, my salvation also in the time of trouble. Amen. Our Father…
Thursday Evening Lord, You are my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? You art the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? My heart trusteth in You, and I am helped. You art my strength and my great shield. your right hand strengtheneth me. your right hand gladdeneth my heart, and in the shadow of your wings will I make my refuge. Behold, my God, in the daytime do I cry unto You, and You hearest me, and in the night season I am not silent, and You answer my prayer. Amen. Our Father…
Friday Morning I call only upon Thee: may your goodness rule over me. Cause me to hear your loving kindness in the morning; for in You do I trust. Lead me on the paths of righteousness, that I may not walk in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stand in the way of sinners, nor yet sit in the seat of the scornful, but that my heart may ever delight in your word and commandments, and meditate upon them day and night; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. Our Father…
Friday Evening As I lay me down, I will not be afraid of sudden terror, neither of the desolation of wicked people, when it cometh. For You keepest my foot from being taken, and deliverest me from the snares of death. O Lord God, lift upon me the light of your countenance, that I may lie down and sleep in peace, and dwell in safety under your protection. For You alone, O Lord, can help me. In your name will I lie down to rest and let my eyelids slumber. Thou, O Lord, wilt again awaken me with rejoicing, to the glory and praise of Thine eternal majesty; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. Our Father…
Saturday Morning O God, that I may nevermore be led nor consent to them, but teach me to do your will; for You art my God: your Spirit is good. Lead me into the land of uprightness, that I may serve You in a life that is without blame, and my deeds and all my conduct be pleasing in your sight; for Christ’s sake. Amen. Our Father…
Saturday Evening Lord God, my Savior, by day and by night do I cry unto You, pardon all my transgressions, which during this day and the week now past I have committed against You. O Lord, deliver my soul for your mercy’s sake. You art gracious and just, and our God is merciful. The Lord preserveth the simple. I was brought low, and He helped me. Therefore will I rejoice and praise You, and sing aloud upon my bed. Amen. Our Father…
Sunday Morning May your holy angels have charge over me and keep me in all my ways. Encompass me with your shield and lead me on the paths of your commandments that, like the children of light, I may be blameless in your service, to your good pleasure. Stay the Evil One and all wickedness of this world. Restrain mine own flesh and blood that I be not overcome by them. Lead me with your Holy Spirit that I attempt, do, speak, or think nothing except what is well-pleasing in your sight and conducive to the glory of your divine Majesty. Amen. Our Father…
Week 12, from Haberman
Sunday Evening Keep me from all wicked and evil dreams, from restless wakings and useless anxieties, from depraved and hurtful thoughts, from all grief. My Lord and God, into your gracious care do I commend my body and soul, my brothers and sisters, and all my kin and loved ones. May it please You, O Lord, to save us, and turn not your mercy from us. May your grace and fidelity protect us alway. Cover us this night with your goodness, and encompass us with your mercy, that we be safe-guarded in body and soul. Amen. Our Father….
Monday Morning Defend me against mine enemies that neither secretly nor openly they harm or injure me with their craft and cunning, violence or malice. O God, Father and Lord of my life, shield me from all impurity and disorderly conduct. Keep me from all intemperance and unchastity, and turn from me shameless thoughts. Help me by your grace to pluck out the eye that offends me and cast it away, and renounce all wicked and impure desires of the heart. Amen. Our Father…
Monday Evening Almighty God, at the close of another day I give thanks for your great grace. Created grace in the world you have made, and all that you have put into it. Imputed grace, in the forgiveness that is for us in Christ Jesus. And sanctifying grace, in the things of Christian life: prayer, music, and scripture. Make me ever mindful of your lavish grace toward me. Amen. Our Father….
Tuesday Morning. Open You my ears that I may hear your holy Word with a believing heart and keep the same in my memory. Let my ears incline to the entreaties and prayers of the needy, not to forsake them in their distress. And when in my distress I cry unto You, hear You the voice of my supplications, and despise not my sighings in the hour of death. Let my prayers come before You early. Incline Thine ears to my entreaties. Satisfy us early with your mercy; that we may rejoice and be glad all our days. Amen. Our Father….
Tuesday Evening. Awake us again in due time, and make us to hear joy and peace, for we love your word and your testimonies, which are the delight of our souls. May our ears be saved from all messages of sorrow, and all anguish be turned from our souls; for You prosper all that live, and fill my life with your blessing; in Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. Amen. Our Father…
Wednesday Morning Keep my tongue from evil, and my lips from speaking guile. Foolish talking or jesting, unbecoming of Christians, be ever far removed from me. Grant, that I offend none with my lips, nor backbite, judge nor condemn, defame nor vilify. O that I might put a lock to my lips and seal them with a strong seal, that they bring me not to naught, nor my tongue destroy me. Give me grace that I may know my shortcomings and correct them, and not fall into your righteous judgment and condemnation. Grant my prayer, O Eternal God, for the sake of your dear Son, Jesus Christ. Amen. Our Father….
Wednesday Evening The Lord bless me and keep me. The Lord make His face shine upon me and be gracious unto me. The Lord lift up His countenance upon me and give me peace. The protection and blessing of the one and eternal Godhead be between me and all mine enemies, visible and invisible, today and always, that they may not approach nor injure me. Amen. Our Father…
Thursday Morning Protect me in body and soul, that no evil befall me and no plague come nigh unto my dwelling. Keep from me all wicked spirits. Defend me from evildoers. Stand up for me against the workers of iniquity and shield me, that the hands of mine adversaries may not touch me. O Lord, our God, establish You the work of our hands upon us; yea, the work of our hands establish You it, and strengthen our hands, and teach us that we may keep your commandments and sin not against You this day. Grant us this for the sake of your mercy, which endureth for ever and ever. Amen. Our Father….
Thursday Evening I remember You on my bed, and meditate on You in the night watches, because You have been my help. Therefore in the shadow of your wings will I rejoice. My soul cleaves unto You, for your right hand defends me. When darkness comes over me, then Thou, O Lord, art my light and my salvation. O gracious God, vouchsafe unto me your grace, so that when that last hour cometh, and I lay me down on my deathbed for the eternal rest, through your help, in the true faith, in all confidence and trust, I may happily fall asleep for the eternal life. Amen. Our Father…
Friday Morning O Lord God, do You with me as You wilt: for You knowest what serves best your glory and my salvation. Keep me in your fear and in the true knowledge of You. Protect me from the deeds of unrighteousness. And if by chance and by reason of my frailty I sin against You, I pray You take not from me your mercy; turn not from me your grace; withdraw not your help. For there is none other God nor Helper but You, and as there is none before You, there is none after You. You art the first and the last, Alpha and Omega, and there is none other God beside You. Amen. Our Father…
Friday Evening Be You my shield, and my shade upon my right hand. O Lord, preserve me from all evil, preserve my soul. Be gracious unto me, for in You do I put my trust. I trust in the Lord, and cry to God, the Highest, to God Who endeth all mine affliction. Behold, He that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep. He will guide my steps on the paths of righteousness, that I slip not and my feet do not falter. He will not suffer my feet to be moved, and His word is a light unto my path. Amen. Our Father…
Saturday Morning Grant, that I may fulfill the duties of my calling and all that is committed unto me with diligence and trust to the glory of your name and the betterment of my fellowman, so that I may not misuse the light of this day, neither any of your creatures in the service of sin and vanity, neither grieve You, nor transgress the covenant of my Baptism with anything I do or leave undone. Vouchsafe unto me your grace, that I may guard myself against the six things which You dost hate, yea, seven which are an abomination unto Thee: a proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that are swift in running to mischief, a false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren. From such and the like vices preserve me, Amen. Our Father…
Saturday Evening For the days of my life will appear as noonday, and darkness as the morning’s light, and I will rejoice that Thou, O God, art my hope and my rest in life and death. I lay me down, and none will terrify me. Thus do I commend my body and soul into your hands, You Faithful God. You have redeemed me through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. Our Father…
Sunday Morning Behold, O God, I consecrate and dedicate myself entirely to your holy will, with body and soul, all my powers and abilities, inwardly and outwardly. Make me a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable unto You, so that I may render You a reasonable and pleasing service. Therefore, Most Holy Father, Almighty God, let me be wholly Thine. Govern You my heart and soul, and all my emotions that I know and understand none but You. O Lord, in the morning wilt You hear my voice. Early will I seek You and look up to You. Early will I praise You, and will not cease when evening comes. Through Jesus Christ. Amen. Our Father….
Week 13, from Habermann
Sunday Evening Hide me in your pavilion in the time of trouble, in the secret of your tabernacle hide me, set me upon the rock, and I will fear no evil. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for You art with me; your rod and your staff they comfort me. Grant me grace, that though my body sleep, my soul may ever wake for You, that I may ever have You in my heart and before my mind, and be not overcome by the night of sin. Amen. Our Father…
Monday Morning Grant whatever is pleasing to You and useful to me, that I may serve You in the true faith. Look upon me with the eyes of your mercy, You Savior of the world, and enlighten my heart and eyes, that I may walk in the light of your grace, which rises above me, and never lose You, the Eternal Light. Amen. Amen. Our Father…
Monday Evening Mighty are You, O Lord our God. The heavens were forged at your speakings, and the vast universe at the command of your voice. Beyond all stars, You have shown forth your power, and yet You still care for the sparrow and the fading grass. What are mankind? That You are mindful of us? You deign to call us children, and so we will call You, “Father.” Amen. Our Father…
Tuesday Morning Father, as all the people that I will meet this day are your children, help me to recognize my brothers and sisters. Those who are lazy, foolish, and cruel were not made so by You, at their birth. But, they have lost their way in a world that is dark. Help me to keep to your path, and to help whom I may and pity whom I cannot. Amen. Our Father…
Tuesday Evening Today, I have known your love. In the food which sustained me, the home which holds me, and in the people who know me, You have shown love. Help me, dear Father, to recognize my many blessings, and the great depth of your love for me, in Christ Jesus. Amen. Our Father…
Wednesday Morning Shepherd of the sheep, in your great love, lead me to good things: green pasture and still waters, that I cannot find of myself. When I wander, lead me back. Teach my to take comfort, even in your disciplining rod and staff. Which, though they chasten me, yet are for my benefit, because my heart is prone to wander. Amen. Our Father…
Wednesday Evening As the pillar of the cloud went between the army of the Egyptians and the army of Israel, so that they could not come together, and no harm befall the children of Israel, so mayest You be a pillar of fire and a wall of separation between me and mine enemies, that no harm come over me. Keep me also in my last hour. When mine eyes no longer see, mine ears no longer hear, my tongue no longer speak, be You with me, O blessed Trinity, that the Evil One have no power over me. Amen. Amen. Our Father…
Thursday Morning Great is the Creator of earth and heaven, sea and sky, wind and flame. In delicate balance, He preserves the world. Lord God, as You made Adam to tend and keep the garden, open my eyes to your world, and lead me to keep well what You have given. As the earth bears the burden of the sins of man, by your grace, make me a good steward of your creation and creatures, a binder of the broken and healer of the sick. Amen. Our Father…
Thursday Evening Keep me in You, that I may ever watch and pass my days in all sobriety and moderation, and be found in Christian readiness, since I can not know the hour when You comest, O God, to call me hence, so that I may be worthy to stand before the Son of Man, and be not put to shame; who liveth and reigneth with You and the Holy Ghost, world without end. Amen. Amen. Our Father…
Friday Morning Your mercies are new again today. Though I have sinned much, and done nothing that deserves the sacrifice of Christ, yet You preserve my life. Yet, You are a forgiver of transgressions, and a justifier of the ungodly. As my sins grieve your heart, teach me to truly repent. To turn from sin, and to follow you. Amen. Our Father…
Friday Evening Almighty and everlasting God, as You said to Adam that it was not good to be alone, I give you thanks for all those who know me and love me. Soothe the calluses of my heart, that I be neither gruff to the people you have put in my life, nor unthankful for your gifts. Soften my heart toward others. Give me compassion and fellowship. That even in imperfect people, and none more than me, I may know fellowship and friendship, as gifts of your hand. Amen. Our Father…
Saturday Morning As another week closes, I give thanks for my work. As You were pleased to work in the Creation, so no work is shameful to human industry. Give me honest pride in good work. Preserve me from laziness, arrogance, and false-measure. Remind me that good work is acceptable to You, who did first make the world. Amen. Our Father…
Saturday Evening I seek the Lord in the time of need; my hand is outstretched in the night without ceasing; for my soul has none other comfort; and I know of none other helper in heaven or earth but You alone. At midnight when I awaken, I meditate upon your name, so altogether lovely, upon your goodness and fidelity, vouchsafed unto me, and I praise You because of your righteous judgments. When I am troubled I remember God, when my spirit is overwhelmed I speak of my Savior. For He redeemeth my life from destruction and saveth me from the snares of death. Amen. Our Father…
Saturday Morning Having worked this week, give me good rest on your Sabbath. Give rest to my mind and body, and in the hearing of your Word, give solace to my soul. As a ship to the harbor, and a wolf to its den, draw me back to the House of the Lord my God. Let me stand among the assembly of believers and praise the Maker of my soul and body, world and words. Let my testify to you glory and give the praise due your Name. Amen. Our Father…
Sunday Evening Eternal Father, prepare my soul to meet You in the Divine Service. In the invocation of your Name, remind me where I received mine. In the confession, give me true repentance to follow You better. In absolution, give me faith to believe your promises. In the reading of your Word, divide the confusion of my mind. In the oblation of the altar, accept me at your table. Amen. Our Father…
Week 14, from BCP
Sunday Evening Lord God, whose Son the Savior Jesus Christ triumphed over the powers of death and prepared a place for us in the new Jerusalem: Grant that, as we have given thanks this day for his resurrection, we may praise You in that City of which he is the light; and where he lives and reigns for ever and ever. Amen. Our Father…
Monday Morning O Lord, heavenly Father, almighty and everlasting God, You have safely brought us to the beginning of this day: Defend us in the same with your mighty power; and grant that this day we fall into no sin, neither run into any kind of danger; but that , being ordered by your governance, we may do always what is righteous in your sight; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Our Father….
Monday Evening O God, the life of all who live, the light of the faithful, the strength of those who labor, and the repose of the dead: Thank You for the blessings of the day that is past, and grant us your protection through the coming night. Bring us in safety to the morning hours; through him who died and rose again, your Son our Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. Our Father….
Tuesday Morning O God, the King eternal, whose light divides the day from the night and turns the shadow of death into the morning: Drive far from us all wrong desires, incline our hearts to keep your law, and guide our feet into the way of peace; that, having done your will with cheerfulness during the day, we may, when night comes, rejoice to give You thanks; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Our Father….
Tuesday Evening Blessed are you, O Lord, the God of our fathers, creator of the changes of day and night, giving rest to the weary, renewing the strength of those who are spent, bestowing upon us occasions of song in the evening. As You have protected us in the day that is past, so be with us in the coming night; keep us from every sin, every evil, and every fear; for You are our light and salvation, and the strength of our life. To You be glory for endless ages. Amen. Our Father….
Wednesday Morning Almighty God, before all worlds, before time itself, You were. O Ancient of Days, make new again your mercies. Preserve, again today, all that you have made. In every place that I go, You were first there. Everything that I touch and see was first formed at your word. In your imagination exist all eventualities, every twist of time. You are vast beyond our imagining. And yet you speak so that we understand. You became man that we could see. And You continue to send pastors, as You sent the prophets of old, that we might understand. As children, give us minds to wonder all that You are and all that You have done. Amen. Our Father…
WednesdayEvening Almighty, everlasting God, let our prayer in your sight be as incense, the lifting up of our hands as the evening sacrifice. Give us grace to behold you, present in your Word and Sacraments, and to recognize You in the lives of those around us. Stir up in us the flame of that love which burned in the heart of your Son as he bore his passion, and let it burn in us to eternal life and to the ages of ages. Amen. Our Father….
Thursday Morning God of power and might, in your vast glory, we are less than the ants of the sand. Yet, You have loved us with a love beyond that of the maker. You have called us sons and daughters. As You have loved us in our adoption, love us still. Swallow us in your immense heart. Consume us in the depths of your Spirit. Give us, small as we are, the grace to know that in You, we live and move and have our whole being. Amen. Our Father…
Thursday Evening Lord Jesus, stay with us, for evening is at hand and the day is past; be our companion in the way, kindle our hearts, and awaken hope, that we may know You as You are revealed in Scripture and the breaking of bread. Grant this for the sake of your love. Amen. Our Father….
Friday Morning O Lord Jesus Christ, who by your death did take away the sting of death: Grant to your servants so to follow in faith where You have led the way, that we may at length fall asleep peacefully in you, and wake up to your likeness; for your tender mercies’ sake. Amen. Our Father….
Friday Evening O Lord, support us all the day long, until the shadows lengthen, and the evening comes, and the busy world is hushed, and the fever of life is over, and our work is done. Then in your mercy, grant us a safe lodging, and a holy rest, and peace at the last. Amen. Our Father….
Saturday Morning Almighty God, who after the creation of the world rested from all your works and sanctified a day of rest for all your creatures: Grant that we, putting away all earthly anxieties, may be duly prepared for the service of your sanctuary, and that our rest here upon earth may be a preparation for the eternal rest promised to your people in heaven; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Our Father….
Saturday Evening Lighten our darkness, O Lord, and in your great mercy defend us from all perils and dangers of this night; for the love of your only Son, our Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. Our Father….
Sunday Morning O God, You make us glad with the weekly remembrance of the glorious resurrection of your Son our Lord: Give us this day such blessing through our worship of you, that the week to come may be spent in your favor; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Our Father….
Week A, November I
Sunday Evening Nov. 1, All Saints Day As this day comes to a close I gratefully acknowledge your goodness and mercy, in granting me the privilege of hearing your word, in the presence of all your saints. Grant that as You have called us to sanctity, I too may live in such holiness today and forever. Grant me grace to live daily in your light, doing things pleasing to You and helpful to the saints along the way. Amen. Our Father…
Monday Morning Nov. 2, All Souls Day, Remembrance of Faithful Departed Gracious God, heavenly Father, I thank You for all the christians who You have called into the assembly of the just made perfect upon the heavenly mount Zion. Let their continual witness strengthen my faith in You. Accept their eternal sacrifice of praise until the incense of their sacrifice is full in number. Amen.Our Father…
Monday Evening God of mercy, I have begun another week, and while I work by my own strength, even that is from You. In the week to come, open my eyes to see all of your gifts to me. Show me your providence in the blessings of work, time, possessions, food, society, and all the people I meet. Amen. Our Father…
Tuesday Morning Heavenly Father, your will be done on Earth as it is in heaven. Bless our nation’s election today. Grant to our elected rulers a measure of your wisdom and a portion of your justice. Give us and all people obedient hearts, that we may serve the authority You have instituted. Amen. Our Father…
Tuesday Evening Almighty God, You alone made the earth and heavens, sea and sky. Take from my heart all false hopes and idols. Let me not put faith in the strength of body or spirit of man which fail, or in the wealth which comes and goes, or even in the people around me, who cannot rescue from death. But You, great Maker, alone are the ground of faith. Amen. Our Father…
Wednesday Morning Lord Jesus, as You delighted the hearts of those at the wedding at Cana, give to my spirit, joy. Do not let me be angry or grumpy without cause, when You have given me the gift of another day and filled it with so many blessings. Warm my heart, and bring light to my spirit. Amen. Our Father…
Wednesday Evening Heavenly Father, by holy baptism, You have made me your child. By your grace, keep me close to You. Give me lively faith, constant prayer, and a spirit that rests in your unchanging love. Upon the Rock, make me strong to stand. Amen. Our Father…
Thursday Morning Giver of Life, You have filled my days with many blessings. All the years upon this earth, You have watched over me and blessed me. You have given me so much. Crown those gifts with gratitude. As music is useless to the deaf, I am ignorant of your blessing without gratitude and thanksgiving. Give me this last gift, and all others will not pass me by. Amen. Our Father…
Thursday Evening Lord God, in your tender love, deep compassion, and eternal forgiveness, remind me also of your justice. That You are a God who punishes evil and rewards good. When I suffer for my mistakes, let me learn from them, and glorify your Name, even then. I praise You for the forgiveness purchased by the precious blood of Christ. Cleanse the world of evil, and start first in my own heart. Let his blood wash me clean. And his Spirit, convict the world of sin. Amen. Our Father…
Friday Morning Great Creator, on this last day of the week, give to me strength and vigor to complete my tasks, not as for human masters, but as for You. Give skill to my hands, attention to my eyes, and wisdom to my mind that my work, in some small way, would bring glory to You, who made all things. Amen. Our Father…
Friday Evening At the close of a week, I give You thanks for the opportunity to do good work, and ask You to forgive and complete anything which I have forgotten. As You made the world in the secret darkness before time, and continue to preserve the world by your hidden grace, I glorify you who sustains all things. Amen. Our Father…
Saturday Morning Eternal word, this week I have spoken many words. Some in anger, or in bitterness, or in a lie. Forgive these sins which shame You. You made the world by your voice, and I have used mine to curse. You redeemed the world by the sacrifice of the Word made flesh, and I dishonor that will a callus tongue. Forgive me, and teach me to do better. Amen. Our Father…
Saturday Evening Maker of the world, and preparer of all things in all times: prepare my heart to worship You tomorrow. If I should keep silent, the stones would cry out. Give me faith to speak in your assembly, the Church. Give me courage, to sing your praises among the angels. Give me honesty to make a true confession. And give me Christ. His word for my ears, his body for my mouth, his blood for my life. In him, I will always have enough. Amen. Our Father…
Sunday Morning Today I go again to your house, the Temple of Christ. Grant me joy in your presence. Give me lively faith to see all the my eyes cannot. By such faith, teach me of the angels and archangels, of cherubim and seraphim, whom You sent to protect the weak and small. As they join our humble worship, accept our prayers and praises for the sake of your Son, by whose blood we are adopted as your children. Amen. Our Father…
Week b, November 15-22 from BCP
Sunday Evening Look down, O Lord, from your heavenly throne, and illumine this night with your celestial brightness; that by night as by day your people may glorify your holy Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Our Father….
Monday Morning Lord God, in your vast mercy, you have forgiven my many sins, paid the great debt of my iniquity, and redeemed my life by the most precious blood of the Christ. As You have forgive, help me to forgive. For if I do not forgive, neither can I be forgiven. Soften my heart and unstiffen my neck, to give up my stubbornness and pride, and forgive truly, from the heart. Amen. Our Father…
Monday Evening Visit this place, O Lord, and drive far from it all snare of the enemy; let your holy angels dwell with us to preserve us in peace; and let your blessing be upon us always; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Our Father….
Tuesday Morning Father, as You have taught us to forgive, give me the courage to ask for forgiveness. Do not let me forget or ignore my sins against You or anyone, but in truth, teach me to reconcile, so that with a clean conscience, I may pass through this world. Amen. Our Father…
Tuesday Evening O God, your unfailing providence sustains the world we live in and the life we live: Watch over those, both night and day, who work while others sleep, and grant that we may never forget that our common life depends upon each other’s toil; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Our Father….
Wednesday Morning Invincible God, as Jesus Christ made no excuse, but bore his cross to the bitter end, take from my mind all that would cloak or hide what must be done. Give vigor to my work, and directness to my duties to friends and family. And especially with You, take from my heart all that would keep me from what I owe to You, my Maker: To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with You. Amen. Our Father…
Wednesday Evening Keep watch, dear Lord, with those who work, or watch, or weep this night, and give your angels charge over those who sleep. Tend the sick, Lord Christ; give rest to the weary, bless the dying, soothe the suffering, pity the afflicted, shield the jo yous; and all for your love’s sake. Amen. Our Father….
Thursday Morning, Nov. 19, Elizabeth of Hungary Almighty God, we give You thanks and praise for all of the godly rules through the ages who have protected your Church and prospered your holy Gospel. Today we remember with thanksgiving, your servant Elizabeth, who left the power of government to serve your poor in hospitals and an active life of mercy. Give to us, and to our leaders, in this age such a care for the poor, give us tender hearts and helping hands, for the sake of your Son the only redeemer, Amen. Our Father…
Thursday Evening Be present, O merciful God, and protect us through the hours of this night, so that we who are wearied by the changes and chances of this life may rest in your eternal changelessness; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Our Father….
Friday Morning Wonderful Counselor, fill my heart with care for others, especially in prayer. Though my constant tendency is to think of myself, Lord God, create a right spirit within me. Fill my heart with prayers for my nation, community, and family. Let such a heart show forth a life of good works, pleasing to You. Amen. Our Father…
Fridays Evening Almighty God, whose most dear Son went not up to joy but first he suffered pain, and entered not into glory before he was crucified: Mercifully grant that we, walking in the way of the cross, may find it none other than the way of life and peace; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord. Amen. Our Father….
Saturdays Morning O God, the source of eternal light: Shed forth your unending day upon all who watch for you, that our lips may praise you, our lives may bless you, and our worship tomorrow may give You glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Our Father….
Saturday Evening Thank you, O God, for revealing your Son Jesus Christ to us by the light of his resurrection: Grant that as we sing your glory at the close of this day, our joy may abound in the morning as we celebrate the Paschal mystery; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Our Father….
Sunday Morning O God our King, by the resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ on the first day of the week, You conquered sin, put death to flight, and gave us the hope of everlasting life: Redeem all our days by this victory; forgive our sins, banish our fears, make us bold to praise You and to do your will; and steel us to wait for the consummation of your kingdom on the last great Day; through the same Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen. Our Father….
Week c, November 23 (Week of Last Sunday) from Psalms
Sunday Evening In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety. Lord God, You have kept me this far in life, continue to keep me in your hand. Above all, preserve me from fear, and fill me with courage to meet the world with the confidence of a righteous spirit. Amen. Our Father….
Monday Morning Clement of Rome, Nov. 23rd, Martyred by drowning beneath an anchor. Father, we give You thanks for your servant Clement. Give us such faith to endure even to bitter death. Comfort us with the promise of the resurrection, when the earth and sea shall give up their dead. Teach us to honor the church and our pastors as You have ordained them even as the apostles and prophets of old. Amen. Our Father…
Monday Evening Be angry, and do not sin; ponder in your own hearts on your beds, and be silent. Selah. Though this world is full of many frustrations, and just causes for anger, Almighty God, give me a spirit of peace, that I might not be constantly distracted by anger, but rise above such to fulfill my vocation. Amen. Our Father….
Tuesday Morning Satisfy us in the morning with your steadfast love, that we may rejoice and be glad all our days. Everlasting God, You have been faithful to your people and your covenant in all generations, be faithful still to me. Open my eyes to all your blessings that I may be satisfied with all that you give. Amen. Our Father…
Tuesday Evening O Lord, I call upon you; hasten to me! Give ear to my voice when I call to you! Let my prayer be counted as incense before you, and the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice! While time remains, accept the prayer and praise of my mouth and heart, mortal as they are. While there is yet time upon the earth, accept my faith and worship, until the final consummation at the end. Amen. Our Father…
Wednesday Morning O Lord, in the morning you hear my voice; in the morning I prepare a sacrifice for you and watch. Lord God, keep my eyes open, not just for your many benefits which are ever before me, but also for the coming of the Escaton, your Son in the fullness of his glory. As a watchman on the wall, keep my eyes sharp for the one who come unannounced. Amen. Our Father…
Wednesday Evening The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Amen. Our Father….
Thursday Morning, Awake, my glory! Awake, O harp and lyre! I will awake the dawn! Father, you have given me another day, filling its hours with the glory of your creation. Amid the sun and sky, moon and stars, let me not forget to give You praise. You, who made all the world, Amen. Our Father…
Thursday Evening You will not fear the terror of the night, nor the arrow that flies by day, nor the pestilence that stalks in darkness, nor the destruction that wastes at noonday. A thousand may fall at your side, ten thousand at your right hand, but it will not come near you. Amen. Our Father….
Friday Morning As I awake today, keep me awake to You. Not just to creation, but to its creator. Not just to the people in my life, but the Christ who is Shepherd of us all. Let me not forget your mercy and your call. Keep the lamp of faith burning, and give me such a lively faith that I will not drowse. Amen. Our Father…
Fridays Evening Your Word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. Give my a good memory and a heart the loves your Word, that in all times and places your Word may guide my way and make clear my path. In the knowledge of your Scriptures, give me joy, even as light brightens the dark night. Amen. Our Father….
Saturdays Morning Great Giver, thank you. Amen. Our Father….
Saturday Evening O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water. So I have looked upon you in the sanctuary, beholding your power and glory. Because your steadfast love is better than life, my lips will praise you. So I will bless you as long as I live; in your name I will lift up my hands. My soul will be satisfied as with fat and rich food, and my mouth will praise you with joyful lips, .Amen. Our Father….
Sunday Morning Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer. As I join with the faithful to offer praise in your assembly and receive from your hand double, forgive my sins and soften my heart that I may be acceptable to you. Amen. Our Father….
Week D [Advent 1]
Sunday Evening Again, Mighty God, You have given another day of worship in which your truth was spoken, your people gathered, and your Church shown forth in the power made perfect in weakness. And in such power, You have been pleased to give grace to even one like me. Though this is truth beyond my knowing, I give You praise for this wonder. Amen. Our Father…
Monday Morning As You have raised up a Shoot from the stump of Jesse and a Branch for David, Jesus Christ, who is the tree of eternal life whose fruits of body and blood rescue from everlasting death. Into this tree, graft me in. Keep my life in Thee. That as power and grace flow through You, in a small way, make them flow through me. Amen. Our Father…
Monday Evening Stir up your power, O Lord, and come quickly on the earth. There are many innocents in need of rescue and many evil men in need of punishment. Stir up your power, and bring justice to the earth. Bring mercy to those who wait for You. Come quickly, Lord Jesus. Amen. Our Father…
Tuesday Morning Stir up your power, O Lord, and come into my heart. In me there is much darkness and little strength, but by your love, remake me heart. Not of stone, but of living flesh, filled with the life that comes from your Son. Amen. Our Father…
Tuesday Evening The night is again far gone, and the day is spent. Give me the strength and the discernment to throw away the works of darkness, and fill my soul with your light. For in your light alone, can we see light. The night is dark, but keep me awake, and fill my eyes with Thee. Amen. Our Father…
Wednesday Morning Lord God, You bless the people of Jerusalem with the sight of your entry into the city. Yet, You have blessed me with such too. Give me appreciation for what I see in your church. Give me a heart which recognizes what I see: your Word in my Preacher, your Blood in our cup, your Body in our bread, your People in my congregation. Amen. Our Father…
Wednesday Evening Lord God, the world is so disordered, and my soul is too. But I await a King who will put the world right. Who will put my soul aright. Give me faith to wait for him. Give me hope to trust in him alone. Give me love for him above all else. Amen. Our Father…
Thursday Morning, Again, O Lord, I lift up my soul to You in prayer. Since I trust in You, do not disappoint me. Leave me not to my enemies or many sins, but in your salvation, include me too. Include me in your work in the world. Include me in your Church, which is the Body of your Son. Amen. Our Father…
Thursday Evening Lord God, I have a wayward heart, and I desire what I shouldn’t. Things that are not good for me or pleasing to You. Instruct my heart that I may keep your law. Teach me to desire better things. Things that are good to me and pleasing to You, for You desire my good. Amen. Our Father…
Friday Morning Lord Jesus Christ, on this day You were lifted up on the Cross. Give me the eyes to look–in faith–on your crucifixion. Though your suffering is hard to look-at. Strengthen me to look at the harsh injuries that brought me healing. Make me see that your death brought me life. In the harshness of cross, make me strong to bear my own cross. Amen. Our Father…
Fridays Evening In the Name of the Lord, You came to Jerusalem. In the invocation of your Name, your church worships You for You have promised to be where your Name is spoken. Teach me to treasure the Name of the holy Trinity: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Make my mind eager for the gathering of your church who have been called by your Name. Give me life until I hear that Name spoken in your congregation, until I hear it in the heavenly assembly. Amen. Our Father…
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