OPENING PRAYER
Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, one God: O come, let us adore him. BCP 33
THE REFRAIN
My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. Phil 4:19 ESV
THE WORD OF GOD/A READING
Luke 9:10-17 ESV
On their return the apostles told him all that they had done. And he [Jesus] took them and withdrew apart to a town called Bethsaida. When the crowds learned it, they followed him, and he welcomed them and spoke to them of the kingdom of God and cured those who had need of healing. Now the day began to wear away, and the twelve came and said to him, “Send the crowd away to go into the surrounding villages and countryside to find lodging and get provisions, for we are here in a desolate place. But he said to them, “You give them something to eat.” They said, “We have no more than five loaves and two fish–unless we are to go and buy food for all these people.” For there were about five thousand men. And they did so, and had them all sit down. And taking the five loaves and the two fish, he looked up to heaven and said a blessing over them. Then he broke the loaves and gave them to the disciples to set before the crowd. And they all ate and were satisfied. And what was left over was picked up, twelve baskets of broken pieces.
THE REFRAIN
My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. Phil 4:19 ESV
PRAYER
Lord, I spend much of my day meeting the many needs of my little one. And while there is joy in meeting their needs, I find myself weary and in need as well. Grant me abundant rest, patience, grace, confidence, and support. May I remember to continue returning to you when I find myself in need. Amen. – Rachel
CONCLUSION
The Collect At the Close of the Day (BCP, 121)
Visit this place, O Lord, and drive far from it all snares of the enemy; let your holy angels dwell with us to preserve us in peace; and let your blessing be upon us always; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The almighty and merciful Lord, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, bless us and keep us. Amen.