Monday, December 29, 2008

4 January 2009: Second Sunday after Christmas

Torah: >Deuteronomy 15:1-23
Prophet: Isaiah: 44:1-28
Writing: II Chronicles 11:5-23
Psalm: 43
Epistle: Titus 3:4-7
Gospel: Mathew 2:13-23
Collect:
>Emanuel, you had wisdom beyond your age, yet you submitted to Joseph and Mary. Teach us to submit to legitimate authorities and your word, that we may grow in knowledge and love of you, and through humility would gain subjects for your kingdom. This we ask in the name of Yeshuah haMoshiach, who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. 5 January: Your generosity, Lord, humbles and inspires us. Make us more giving of all that we are. Make us more trusting in all that you are. Humbled and inspired, send us to all who hunger and thirst. this we ask in the name of Yeshua haMoshiach, who took our nature upon himself to redeem it. Amen. (gold)



6 January: Lord Yaweh Sabbaoth, by the light of a star you guided the Magi into the presence of Yeshua to give him gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. So let the light of Yeshua shine out through our hearts, that those around us would be drawn to your presence to render you homage and accept you as Lord and Saviour. This we ask in the blessed name of Yeshua haMoshiach. Amen. (gold)



7 January: Messiah, the good Shepherd and Lamb of God, grant us this day the willingness and the strength to follow both your lead and your example. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen. (green)



8 January: Purge from us, Prince of peace, all indifference or resignation to the devaluing and destruction of human life. Create in us hearts that are broken and filled with your love for this world. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen. (green)


9 January: Spirit of the living God, embolden us to preach and to proclaim, to speak, to sing, and to share the good news that is ours to tell! This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen.


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10 January: You who are love and faithfulness, let each of us hear, respond, and give thanks for your call in our lives. Call us beyond ourselves. Call us to our neighbours. Call us to you. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.