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

Scripture and Prayer on Monday, April 26, 2021

Pastor David reads Colossians 3:1-14 and offers a prayer from King William III:

O merciful God, fill our hearts, we pray, with the graces of your Holy Spirit; with love, joy, peace, patience, gentleness, goodness, faithfulness, humility, and self-control.
O Lord, in confidence of your great mercy and goodness to all who truly repent and resolve to do better, I most humbly implore the grace and assistance of the Holy Spirit to enable me to become every day better.
Grant me the wisdom and understanding to know my duty, and the heart and will to do it.
Endue me, O Lord, with the true fear and love of you, and with a prudent zeal for your glory.
Increase in me the graces of charity and meekness, of truth and justice, of humility and patience, and a firmness of spirit to bear every condition with constancy of mind.

Posted by Mt. Haley Church of God on Monday, April 26, 2021