Monday, February 25, 2013

3rd Sunday of Lent: 3 March 2013



Torah:  Genesis 12:10-20
Prophet:  Joshua 20:1-21:26
Writing:  Lamenations 3:1-66
Psalm:  88
Epistle:  Romans 6:1-23
Gospel: Matthew 5: 27-48

Collect:  Sunday
Dear Lord, who took up your cross and commanded us to follow you. Help us not to worry about our place in this world, nor that to come, but to learn to humble ourselves in your sight, to pick up our crosses and to follow you. This we ask in the name of Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen.

Monday:  Jesus Christ, our mediator between human being and God, we put our lives in your  hands so you can plead our case before the Almighty God. Help us to be constant in our faith in you as the one who is there to support and sustain us. With prayer and supplication we make our concerns known to you. Amen.

Dear Lord, you raised up Matthias to take the place of Judas Iscariot as a witness to your name amongst the twelve.  Grant that your church would not follow false teachers, but in this and every generation their would be faithful men to lead us in your ways;  This we ask through Yeshuah haMoshiach, who livers and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen.  (red)

Tuesday:  Creator God, you have formed us from dust and have elaborated a handy work that is beyond all human understanding. We are mindful of who we are and from whence we came. Enable us to reflect your image which is the fruits of the spirit. Thank you, Lord, for making us who we are. Through Christ our Lord and Savior. Amen

Wednesday:  Gracious God, we are challenged daily by the need to love and trust others in our homes and in the world at large. Help us to learn from Yeshua our Lord. Though he was betrayed he was able to pray for the forgiveness of his betrayers and abusers. Amen.

Thursday:  Sacrificial Lamb, we are grateful for your willingness to give your life
for the sake of all who are willing to surrender their life to you. It
is with your love and example shown that we can now reconcile to you, O
God almighty, as the guardian of our soul. Amen.

Friday:  Suffering servant HaMoshiach, by your sacrifice we are saved from death and redeemed to serve you. Help us to proclaim your kingship and your kingdom to the world. Amen


Saturday:  Almighty God, in Jesus Christ you have called us to be your disciples;
however, we do not want to obey you as our commander. We talk when we
shouldn't and keep silent when we should stand up for what is right and
pleasing in your sight. Help us to be of sound mind so that in humility
we can respond to your calling. Have mercy on us humbly; through Jesus
our anointed King. Amen.

Dear Lord who raised up Chad to be Bishop of Lichtfield, and gave him humility to cheerfully to relinquish his honours.  Grant in this and every generation that we would seek only your honour and glory.  This we ask through Yeshuah haMoshiach, who livers and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen.  (white)