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)
December 28, 2009-January 3, 2010
Theme 1: We are God’s Children
I. Opening Prayer
Dear God, my life with all its doubts and fears lie before your gaze. Look upon it and cause everything that may hinder my ministry and my work to fall away, to render service as your child and to be a blessing to your children, for the sake of those I serve in your name. Amen.
II. Passage of Praise Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14
III. Daily Bible Readings:
December 28, Monday John 15:12-16
December 29, Tuesday 2 Peter 1:3-11
December 30, Wednesday Isaiah 56:1-8
December 31, Thursday Ezekiel 34:11-15
January 1, Friday Ecclesiastes 3:1-13; Psalm 8 New Year’s Day Rev. 21:1-6a; Matt. 25:31-46
January 2, Saturday 1 Peter 2:1-10
January 3, Sunday Isaiah 60:1-6
(2nd Sunday after Christmas) Ephesians 3:1-12
Epiphany Sunday Matthew 2:1-12
IV. Moments of Reflection: Silent and/or written
V. Sweet Hour of Prayer: Personal and/or intercessory
VI. Hymn: What Child Is This (UMH 219)
VII. Closing Prayer
We praise you, dear God. We thank you for your goodness, mercy, and the gift of your son. May we live as your chosen. May we act as your children. In the name of Christ Jesus. Amen.
