Subject: Devotional | August 27 | evening (full)
Come into this time just as you are, like a child who runs to his father’s arms. Use this email as you are able, in whole or in part. Call to PrayerYes, Lord, walking in the way of your laws, we wait for you; your name and renown are the desire of our hearts. My soul yearns for you in the night; in the morning my spirit longs for you. (Isaiah 26:8-9) Opening PrayerO God, grant us, in all our doubts and uncertainties, the grace to ask what you would have us to do, that the Spirit of wisdom may save us from all false choices, and that in your light we may see light, and in your straight path may not stumble; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. (BCP 832) Prayer of ExamenTurn your attention to Christ who is present with you now. With him, review the ordinary events and emotions of your day with gratitude. Praying the PsalmsPsalm 54For the director of music. With stringed instruments. A maskil of David. When the Ziphites had gone to Saul and said, “Is not David hiding among us?” 1 Save me, O God, by your name; 3 Arrogant foes are attacking me; 4 Surely God is my help; 5 Let evil recoil on those who slander me; 6 I will sacrifice a freewill offering to you; Old Testament ReadingWritten prior to Isaiah, God told Hosea to marry a prostitute in order to confront Northern Israel with her unfaithfulness to God. But this unusual action set the stage for God to dramatically declare His love and desire for His people. After reading this passage, how can you rejoice about God? What can you repent of? What can you request of God? Hosea 4The Charge Against Israel 1 Hear the word of the Lord, you Israelites, 4 “But let no one bring a charge, “Because you have rejected knowledge, 10 “They will eat but not have enough; 14 “I will not punish your daughters 15 “Though you, Israel, commit adultery, “Do not go to Gilgal; Prayers of ThanksgivingGospel Identity
Be present, O merciful God, and protect us through the hours of this night, so that we who are weary from the changes and chances of this life may rest in your eternal changelessness; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. (BCP 133) BenedictionSovereign Lord, as you have promised, you may now dismiss your servant in peace. For my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the sight of all nations: a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of your people Israel. (Luke 2:29-32) 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.
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