February 15, 2021
OPENING PRAYER
O Lord, you have said, “Seek my face.” My heart says to you, “Your face, Lord, do I seek.” Do not hide your face from me. Do not turn me away in anger. Teach me your ways, O Lord, that I may walk in your truth; unite my heart to fear your name.
CONFESSION OF SIN & PRAYER FOR GRACE
Lord God, in Christ you have adopted me as your beloved child. But I confess that deep inside my soul I doubt your love for me. Instead of being satisfied in your acceptance, I look for acceptance elsewhere. Instead of resting in your love, I am restless with fear, control, and worry. Forgive my lack of trust in your promises. Forgive my doubt of your great love. Let your perfect love cast out all fear, and free me to glorify and enjoy you fully. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
OT READING: Isaiah 43:8-15
THE LORD’S PRAYER
NT READING: Luke 6:27-38
PRAYER OF ADORATION:
O Father: I worship you for your mercy. You are kind and benevolent not only to those who love you, but to your enemies as well. You cause the rain to fall on the righteous and the unrighteous, and you sent the Lord Jesus into the world to save sinners. Thank you for your great mercy - may I be changed by it!
PSALM READING: Psalm 127
PRAYER OF CONSECRATION
Thank you, Lord, that you’ve given me a vocation and a purpose in your good world. You’ve invited me to collaborate with you in the advancement of your kingdom. Today, as I give my energy and attention to the day’s work, let me understand my tiny efforts in the bigger picture of your glorious movement of redemption. My skills, resources, and influence are given to me by you, for your glory. They’re meant to create human flourishing and return honor to you. So whether I’m building houses, or bringing up children, or serving, teaching, and creating in any number of ways, I ask you: please Lord, build with me. Help me build with you. Remind me that my labor is not in vain, as I labor with you. Saturate my imagination with this truth, for Jesus’ sake.
BENEDICTION
And now may the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us now and always, until the day of Christ's return.