Long before your earthly arrival, Lord Jesus, the Psalmist said the following: “The Mighty One, God the Lord, speaks and summons the earth from the rising of the sun to its setting. Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God shines forth. May our God come, and not keep silence; before him is a devouring fire, around him a mighty tempest. He calls to the heavens above and to the earth, that he may judge his people: “Gather to me my faithful ones, who made a covenant with me by sacrifice!” The heavens declare his righteousness, for God himself is judge!
He concluded with these words from you, oh God: “Mark this, then, you who forget God, lest I tear you apart, and there be none to deliver! The one who offers thanksgiving as his sacrifice glorifies me; to one who orders his way rightly I will show the salvation of God!”
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Heavenly Father, Precious Son, and Holy Spirit: We worship you. We adore you. We praise your Holy Name; for your name is above all names, there is none like you. You are righteous. You are Good. You are the God of our salvation. We thank you for that.
We thank you that through the sacrifice of your dear Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, our sins, and our rebellion, are wiped clean. Thank you that you cleanse us, you restore us, you heal us, and you guide us to a new life: a life centred on you.
Purify us oh God, and continue to draw near to us. Mould us to the image of your Son Jesus. Holy Spirit, we welcome you to work in our lives. We welcome you to tear down walls of pride, greed, envy, and hatred, and please replace them with generosity, kindness, joy, and love. Open our hearts to receive your love. Open our eyes, so that we may see you. Open our ears, so that we may embrace your word. Restore unto us the joy of your salvation!
Lord, in your Mercy, hear our prayer!
We pray for your church, Lord Jesus. As your bride, we pray that the church would love the world the way you loved the world, and that she would be a reminder to all, that we have not been abandoned on the wastelands of history, but that you are always awaiting us with open arms. May your church reach out in humility, truth, and love.
Protect your church, Lord Jesus. Keep her eyes focused on you, amidst so much temptation to follow the pursuits of this world. For the Anglican Church of Canada, grant repentance and a turning around in faithful obedience to you. Forgive our divisive ways, and unite us as one in your truth, so that the world may believe that you were sent by the Father. May we preach the gospel of your kingdom, for you lived, died, and rose again; and may this lead to repentance, forgiveness, and the restoration of many people.
Lord, in your Mercy, hear our prayer!
On this 3rd Sunday of Advent, we eagerly await the celebration of your birthday, Lord Jesus. We are counting down the days to that special, blessed day, when you left your dwelling with the Father, and became one of us. Lord, we are so grateful to you. We anticipate the time on Christmas Day when together with all the stars and all the galaxies we will rejoice, and with the angels we shall sing for joy, for salvation has come, hope has arrived, deliverance is here!
In the meantime, grant us strength, energy, and much peace of heart and mind. Give rest to those that are hard at work in the church, marketplace or school; embrace the lonely with your love, and touch the sick with your healing. Continually remind us of the true meaning of Christmas, dear Jesus.
We pray especially for your healing grace upon AL, K, and D and his family. Protect PC in Korea, and provide him with Christian fellowship. And we pray for the salvation of PVT, GO, and KJ. In your mercy, continue to reveal your purpose for their lives.
Finally, we quietly bring before you our individual concerns or lovedones you’ve placed on our hearts.
Lord, in your Mercy, hear our prayer!
All this we pray with thanksgiving, joy, and peace in our hearts;
In the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
He concluded with these words from you, oh God: “Mark this, then, you who forget God, lest I tear you apart, and there be none to deliver! The one who offers thanksgiving as his sacrifice glorifies me; to one who orders his way rightly I will show the salvation of God!”
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Heavenly Father, Precious Son, and Holy Spirit: We worship you. We adore you. We praise your Holy Name; for your name is above all names, there is none like you. You are righteous. You are Good. You are the God of our salvation. We thank you for that.
We thank you that through the sacrifice of your dear Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, our sins, and our rebellion, are wiped clean. Thank you that you cleanse us, you restore us, you heal us, and you guide us to a new life: a life centred on you.
Purify us oh God, and continue to draw near to us. Mould us to the image of your Son Jesus. Holy Spirit, we welcome you to work in our lives. We welcome you to tear down walls of pride, greed, envy, and hatred, and please replace them with generosity, kindness, joy, and love. Open our hearts to receive your love. Open our eyes, so that we may see you. Open our ears, so that we may embrace your word. Restore unto us the joy of your salvation!
Lord, in your Mercy, hear our prayer!
We pray for your church, Lord Jesus. As your bride, we pray that the church would love the world the way you loved the world, and that she would be a reminder to all, that we have not been abandoned on the wastelands of history, but that you are always awaiting us with open arms. May your church reach out in humility, truth, and love.
Protect your church, Lord Jesus. Keep her eyes focused on you, amidst so much temptation to follow the pursuits of this world. For the Anglican Church of Canada, grant repentance and a turning around in faithful obedience to you. Forgive our divisive ways, and unite us as one in your truth, so that the world may believe that you were sent by the Father. May we preach the gospel of your kingdom, for you lived, died, and rose again; and may this lead to repentance, forgiveness, and the restoration of many people.
Lord, in your Mercy, hear our prayer!
On this 3rd Sunday of Advent, we eagerly await the celebration of your birthday, Lord Jesus. We are counting down the days to that special, blessed day, when you left your dwelling with the Father, and became one of us. Lord, we are so grateful to you. We anticipate the time on Christmas Day when together with all the stars and all the galaxies we will rejoice, and with the angels we shall sing for joy, for salvation has come, hope has arrived, deliverance is here!
In the meantime, grant us strength, energy, and much peace of heart and mind. Give rest to those that are hard at work in the church, marketplace or school; embrace the lonely with your love, and touch the sick with your healing. Continually remind us of the true meaning of Christmas, dear Jesus.
We pray especially for your healing grace upon AL, K, and D and his family. Protect PC in Korea, and provide him with Christian fellowship. And we pray for the salvation of PVT, GO, and KJ. In your mercy, continue to reveal your purpose for their lives.
Finally, we quietly bring before you our individual concerns or lovedones you’ve placed on our hearts.
Lord, in your Mercy, hear our prayer!
All this we pray with thanksgiving, joy, and peace in our hearts;
In the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
Amen.
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Evening Service Prayer at St. John's Anglican Church, based on Matthew 13:47-52, and Psalm 50: 1-6, 22-23.
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