by Rev. Bing Canlas
(This weekly guide to prayer may be used by an individual for personal daily devotion or by prayer groups in retreat)
February 8-14, 2010
Theme: God’s Word… In Us
I. Opening Prayer
Our heavenly Father, we your humble children invoke your blessings on us. We adore you, whose name is love, whose nature is compassion, whose presence is joy, whose Word is truth, whose Spirit is goodness, whose holiness is beauty, whose will is peace, whose service is perfect freedom, and in knowledge of whom stands our eternal life. Unto you be all honor and all glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
II. Passage of Praise Psalm 99
III. Daily Bible Readings:
February 8, Monday Matthew 18:1-5
February 9, Tuesday Matthew 15:1-20
February 10, Wednesday Matthew 10:32-42
February 11, Thursday Matthew 5:1-12
February 12, Friday Matthew 5:13-16
February 13, Saturday Matthew 6:9-13
February 14, 2010 Exodus 34:29-35
6th/ Last Sunday after the Epiphany 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2
Transfiguration Sunday Luke 9:28-36 (37-43)
IV. Moments of Reflection: Silent and/or written
V. Sweet Hour of Prayer: Personal and/or intercessory
VI. Hymn: O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing (UMH 57)
VII. Closing Prayer
May the love and presence of the Father, the care and community of the Holy Spirit, and the hope and faith in Jesus Christ abide in us all, now and forevermore. Amen.
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