Subject: Devotional | March 22 | evening (full)
Lay your worries down to God and simply enjoy being with him. Use this email as you are able, in whole or in part. Call to PrayerLord, you are the God who saves me; day and night I cry out to you. May my prayer come before you; turn your ear to my cry. (Psalm 88:1-2) Opening PrayerHeavenly Father, whose blessed Son came not to be served but to serve: Bless all who, following in his steps, give themselves to the service of others; that with wisdom, patience, and courage, they may minister in his Name to the suffering, the friendless, and the needy—for the love of him who laid down his life for us, your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. (BCP 260) Confession of SinAlmighty and most merciful Father, we have erred and strayed from your ways like lost sheep. We have followed too much the devices and desires of our own hearts. We have left undone those things which we ought to have done; and we have done those things which we ought not to have done; and there is no health in us. But you, O Lord, have mercy upon us. And grant, O most merciful Father, for Jesus’ sake, that we may hereafter live a godly, righteous and joyful life, to the glory of your holy name. Amen. Think back through your day and confess any sinful attitudes, words, or actions. Praying the PsalmsPsalm 6For the director of music. With stringed instruments. According to sheminith. A psalm of David. 1 Lord, do not rebuke me in your anger 4 Turn, Lord, and deliver me; 6 I am worn out from my groaning. All night long I flood my bed with weeping 8 Away from me, all you who do evil, Old Testament ReadingKnown as the weeping prophet, Jeremiah spoke to Judah after Assyria had lost its power and Babylon had destroyed the temple. Jeremiah is a reference point for people who feel crushed in the midst of very disturbing circumstances. As you read and reflect on this passage, prayerfully consider how God might be revealing himself to you to this evening. Jeremiah 91 Oh, that my head were a spring of water 3 “They make ready their tongue 7 Therefore this is what the Lord Almighty says: “See, I will refine and test them, 10 I will weep and wail for the mountains 11 “I will make Jerusalem a heap of ruins, 12 Who is wise enough to understand this? Who has been instructed by the Lord and can explain it? Why has the land been ruined and laid waste like a desert that no one can cross? 13 The Lord said, “It is because they have forsaken my law, which I set before them; they have not obeyed me or followed my law. 14 Instead, they have followed the stubbornness of their hearts; they have followed the Baals, as their ancestors taught them.” 15 Therefore this is what the Lord Almighty, the God of Israel, says: “See, I will make this people eat bitter food and drink poisoned water. 16 I will scatter them among nations that neither they nor their ancestors have known, and I will pursue them with the sword until I have made an end of them.” 17 This is what the Lord Almighty says: “Consider now! Call for the wailing women to come; 20 Now, you women, hear the word of the Lord; 22 Say, “This is what the Lord declares: “‘Dead bodies will lie 23 This is what the Lord says: “Let not the wise boast of their wisdom 25 “The days are coming,” declares the Lord, “when I will punish all who are circumcised only in the flesh— 26 Egypt, Judah, Edom, Ammon, Moab and all who live in the wilderness in distant places. For all these nations are really uncircumcised, and even the whole house of Israel is uncircumcised in heart.” Prayers of ThanksgivingNeighborhood
Almighty God, whose most dear Son went not up to joy but first he suffered pain, and entered not into glory before he was crucified: Mercifully grant that we, walking in the way of the cross, may find it none other than the way of life and peace; through your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. (BCP 69) BenedictionThe Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace. (Numbers 6:24-26) Wonder what your next step in spiritual formation is? Consider getting involved in a community group. For a handy guide to the devotional elements and an archive of past issues, visit redeemer.com/daily. |
Biblical summaries by David Whitehead, author of Making Sense of the Bible.
You are subscribed to receive these full devotionals. To switch to the abridged version or unsubscribe, These devotionals are brought to you by Formation, an initiative to help you grow as a disciple. Redeemer Churches & Ministries | 1166 Avenue of the Americas, 16th Fl | New York, NY 10036 |