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 1-7, 2010
Theme: God, our Source of Strength
I. Opening Prayer
Almighty and everlasting God, in whom we live and move and have our being, you created us for yourself, so that our hearts are restless until they find rest in you. Grant to us such piety of heart and strength of purpose that no selfish passion may hinder us from knowing your will, and no weakness from doing it. In your light may we see life clearly and in your service find perfect freedom; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
-The Book of Worship 1965, ALT.
II. Passage of Praise Psalm 138
III. Daily Bible Readings:
February 1, Monday 1 Chronicles 29:10-13
February 2, Tuesday Psalm 27:1-3
February 3, Wednesday Psalm 46:1-3
February 4, Thursday Psalm 138:1-3
February 5, Friday Isaiah 49:1-5
February 6, Saturday 2 Corinthians 12:9-10
February 7, Sunday Isaiah 6:1-8 (9-13)
5th Sunday after the Epiphany 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 Luke 5:1-11
IV. Moments of Reflection: Silent and/or written
V. Sweet Hour of Prayer: Personal and/or intercessory
VI. Hymn: I Know Whom I Have Believed (UMH 714)
VII. Closing Prayer
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
