Scripture and Prayer on Thursday, May 20, 2021

Pastor David reads Hebrews 7:18-28 and offers a prayer from Christina Rossetti:

O Lord Jesus, because, being surrounded with infirmities we often sin and have to ask pardon, help us to forgive as we would be forgiven; neither mentioning old offences committed against us, nor dwelling upon them in thought, nor being influenced by them in heart; but loving our brother or sister freely, as you freely loved us. For your name’s sake.

Posted by Mt. Haley Church of God on Thursday, May 20, 2021

Scripture and Prayer on Wednesday, May 19, 2021

Pastor David reads Hebrews 7:1-17 and offers a prayer from John Newton:

If asked, what of Jesus I think?
Though still my best thoughts are but poor,
I say, He’s my meat and my drink,
My life, and my strength, and my store;
My shepherd, my husband, my friend,
My Savior from sin and from thrall;
My hope from beginning to end,
My portion, my Lord, and my all.

Posted by Mt. Haley Church of God on Wednesday, May 19, 2021

Scripture and Prayer on Tuesday, May 18, 2021

Pastor David reads Hebrews 6:13-20 and offers a prayer from Lady Jane Grey:

Merciful God, be thou now unto me a strong tower of defense. Give me grace to await your leisure, and patiently to bear what you do unto me, nothing doubting or mistrusting your goodness towards me. Therefore do with me in all things as you will: Only arm me, I ask you, with your armor, that I may stand fast; above all things taking to me the shield of faith, praying always that I may refer myself wholly to your will, being assuredly persuaded that all you do cannot but be well. And unto you be all honor and glory.

Posted by Mt. Haley Church of God on Tuesday, May 18, 2021

Scripture and Prayer on Monday, May 10, 2021

Pastor David reads James 1:1-15 and offers a prayer from St. Augustine:

O God, by your mercy strengthen us who lie exposed to the rough storms of troubles and temptations. Helkp us against our own negligence and cowardice, and defend us from the treachery of our unfaithful hearts. Help us, we ask you, and bring us to your safe haven of peace and felicity.

Posted by Mt. Haley Church of God on Monday, May 10, 2021

Scripture and Prayer on Friday, May 7, 2021

Pastor David reads Romans 12:13-23 and offers a prayer from the Clementine Liturgy:

O God Almighty, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, your only begotten Son, give me a body unstained, a pure heart, a watchful mind, and an upright understanding, and the presence of your Holy Spirit, that I may obtain and ever hold fast to an unshaken faith in your Truth, through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord; through whom be glory to you in the Holy Ghost, forever and ever. Amen.

Posted by Mt. Haley Church of God on Friday, May 7, 2021

Scripture and Prayer on Thursday, May 6, 2021

Pastor David reads Romans 14:1-12 and offers a prayer from the Book of Common Prayer:

O God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, our only Savior, the Prince of Peace: Give us grace seriously to lay to heart the great dangers we are in by our unhappy divisions. Take away all hatred and prejudice, and whatsoever else may hinder us from godly union and concord: that, as there is but one Body, and one Spirit, and one hope of our calling, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of us all; so we may henceforth be all of one heart, and of one soul, united in one holy bond of truth and peace, of faith and charity, and with one mind and one mouth glorify you, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Posted by Mt. Haley Church of God on Thursday, May 6, 2021

Scripture and Prayer on Monday, May 3, 2021

Pastor David reads Colossians 3:18-4:18 and offers an anonymous prayer:

Sanctify, O Lord, both our coming in and our going out; and grant that when we leave your house we may not leave your presence, but may abide evermore in your love; through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Posted by Mt. Haley Church of God on Monday, May 3, 2021

Scripture and Prayer on Friday, April 30, 2021

Pastor David reads Colossians 3:1-17 and offers a prayer from Origen:

Jesus, my feet are dirty. Come even as a slave to me, pour water into your bowl, come and wash my feet. In asking such a thing I know I am overbold, but I dread what was threatened when you said to me, “If I do not wash your feet I have no fellowship with you.” Wash my feet then, because I long for your companionship.

Posted by Mt. Haley Church of God on Friday, April 30, 2021

Scripture and Prayer on Tuesday, April 27, 2021

Pastor David reads Colossians 1:15-23 and offers a prayer entitled “Anima Christi” from the 14th century:

Soul of Christ, sanctify me.
Body of Christ, save me.
Blood of Christ, inebriate me.
Water from the side of Christ, wash me.
Passion of Christ, strengthen me.
O good Jesus, hear me.
Hide me within your wounds
and never allow me to be separated from you.
From the wicked enemy defend me.
In the hour of my death call me,
and bid me come to you,
so that with your saints I may praise you
for ever and ever.

Posted by Mt. Haley Church of God on Tuesday, April 27, 2021