OPENING PRAYER
O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness; let the whole earth stand in awe of him. Psalm 96:9
REFRAIN
May the God of hope fill us with all joy and peace in believing through the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Romans 15:13
THE WORD OF GOD/A READING
Psalm 143, Psalms for Praying by Nan Merrill
O Bringer of Joy, awaken my heart; pour your love and blessings through all my being!
Free me from attachments and desire, that I may become a clear mirror, reflecting your love to the world.
For fear has pursued me, it has crushed my spirit to the ground; it has veiled your light so that I dwell in darkness.
Therefore, I cry out to You, O Great Awakener; Help me to rise once again like the phoenix of old!
I recall days gone by; I meditate on all that You have done; I muse on the Covenant of your love.
I open my heart to You; my soul thirsts for You like a parched land.
Strength comes with pureness of heart.
Cleanse me anew, O Gentle Healer.
This yearning within my soul is naught but the inner birthright to know and live in You.
Let me hear your Voice within the Silence, for in You I put my trust.
Teach me ways of loving service, that I might co-operate with You, O my Beloved.
Help me to face my fears, O Divine Nurturer! I call on You for healing!
Instruct me in your Divine Precepts, cultivate my soul!
Lead me into deep silence and solitude, let peace become my mantle.
Divine Light shines in those whose lives reflect love.
As the river makes its way to the ocean, may I surrender to the flow of new life!
Then will I trust that all is working together toward the wholeness of humanity.
Then will I help to rebuild the soul of the world with Love!
REFRAIN
May the God of hope fill us with all joy and peace in believing through the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Romans 15:13
PRAYER
Lord, may I not forget my purpose as your creature, your daughter. You lead me and nourish me. All praise and honor to you. – Rachel
CONCLUSION
The Concluding Prayer of the Church: BCPLord God, almighty and everlasting Father, you have brought me in safety to the beginning of this day. Preserve me with your mighty power, that I may not fall into sin, nor be overcome by adversity; and in all I do, direct me to the fulfilling of your purposes; through Jesus Christ my Lord. Amen.