Sixth Week After Epiphany, Saturday, February 19, 2022
Today, we invite you to ‘Reread, Rest and Reflect’ on the prayers of the past week while listening to the Song of the Week:
Lectionary Readings for Today:
Genesis 44:18-34
Psalm 37:1-11, 39-40
Luke 12:57-59
Today, we invite you to ‘Reread, Rest and Reflect’ on the prayers of the past week.
Lectionary Readings for Today:
Psalm 80:1-7
Isaiah 66:7-11
Luke 13:31-35
We, your people, hear of the mighty works you have done. We join together to commune with each other and with you. Praise to you, O Yahweh, for the miracles, blessings, and provisions.
We hear the invitation to examine our thoughts and not to hide them from you. You are patiently waiting for us to bring our thoughts into the open with you, so you can reveal to us your truth and ways. Thank you that you are not scandalized by our thoughts; you already know them. You want us to live as free people, not controlled by what we are hiding. Thank you that your ways are not our ways. Thank you that your words bring healing, restoration, life, and freedom.
Today, we invite you to ‘Reread, Rest and Reflect’ on the prayers of the past week:
Lectionary Readings for Today:
Psalm 138:1-8
Esther 4:1-17
Luke 8:22-25
We put on your garments of praise and petition, ready for the challenges and successes we will experience today. Give us clear minds and speak to us so we will hear. When we feel defeat approaching, give us wisdom to return to you. Even when victories are won, we will return to you in praise and thanksgiving.
Our cries join the cloud of witnesses, and Jesus echoes, “My God, My God, why have you abandoned me?” Thank you for hearing our cries and prayers. You are not scandalized by them. You are our strength. Praise to you. “People who are not yet born will hear what God has done.” Thank you, for we are the “People who are not born yet.” Thank you for answering David’s and Jesus’ prayer. Thank you for the gift of prophecy.