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)
March 8-14, 2010
Theme: Succor Amidst Suffering
I. Opening Prayer
O God, you manifest to us in truth, in love, in wisdom, in justice, and in love. Join us in this time of prayer and devotion, that we may feel the wonder and joy of your presence, and by the power of your Spirit, lead us into a joyous encounter with the Son. In Jesus name we pray. Amen.
II. Passage of Praise Psalm 32
III. Daily Bible Readings:
March 8, Monday Luke 15:1-3, 11-32
March 9, Tuesday Ephesians 2:1-10
March 10, Wednesday Luke 8:40-56
March 11, Thursday Psalm 137:1-6
March 12, Friday Joshua 24:14-15
March 13, Saturday Psalm 34:1-8
March 14, Sunday Joshua 5:9-12
4th Sunday in Lent 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32
IV. Moments of Reflection: Silent and/or written
V. Sweet Hour of Prayer: Personal and/or intercessory
VI. Hymn: He Leadeth Me: O Blessed Thought (UMH 128)
VII. Closing Prayer
O Lord, you who have afforded relief in times of pain, help in times of need, aid in times of want, bless us now with the empowerment of your Spirit, that we may be your channels of the same to others who are in distress. Through Jesus Christ we pray. Amen.
