Thursday, May 15, 2008

May 15th Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer

Hymn of the Day
O Spirit of life, O Spirit of God, enlighten us by that same word; teach us to know God's radiant love, lead us to Christ who reigns above; O Spirit of life, O Spirit of God. ("O Spirit of Life" - Text: Johann Niedling, 1602-1668; tr. John C. Mattes, 1876-1948, alt.)


Readings of the Day
Acts 22.30-23.22-Keep up your courage! For just as you have testified for me in Jerusalem, so you must bear witness also in Rome.
Judges 19-Bring out the man who came into your house, so that we may have intercourse with him.
Psalm 44-Redeem us for the sake of your steadfast love.
2 Timothy 1.8-12a-...but join with me in suffering for the gospel, relying on the power of God, who saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works but according to his own purpose and grace.

God's Word of the Day
I have seen and know of the sinful acts of mankind. They disgust Me. I have given you My Spirit and saved you through My Son. Now turn from evil and rely on My saving power.

Psalm of the Day
I'm sure there are times that mankind disgusts You, Lord.
I'm sure You get frustrated with sinfulness.
Hear our plea of repentance.
See how we turn to You.
Grant Your forgiveness and pardon from sin.
Save us from our sinfulness.

Enlighten us through Your Word.
Teach us to know Your Love.
Lead us to Christ.
We rely on Your saving grace.
We depend on Your power and love.
Save us from our sinfulness.

Send us out in the power of the gospel.
May the world hear Your voice through us.
May Your steadfast love flow in and through us.
May we bear witness to Your glory throughout the day.
For Your are God, O Spirit of Life.
You are the One we adore!

Prayer of the Day
Lord, forgive us in our sin. Sin that impacts the world. Forgive our selfish ways. Hear our corporate plea. Fill us with the Love of Christ. Fill us with the teaching of the Spirit. Recreate us into what You wish. Send us into Your Kingdom to boldly proclaim the Word You have given. ---Amen

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