Subject: Devotional | October 1 | 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 PrayerBy day the Lord directs his love, at night his song is with me—a prayer to the God of my life. (Psalm 42:8) Opening PrayerAlmighty and everlasting God, increase in us the gifts of faith, hope, and love; and, that we may obtain what you promise, make us love what you command; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. (BCP 235) 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 991 The Lord reigns, 4 The King is mighty, he loves justice— 6 Moses and Aaron were among his priests, 8 Lord our God, Old Testament ReadingFamous for being in the belly of a fish for three days, Jonah also has profound implications because all of the heathens are more compassionate and quick to repent than the prophet was. Jonah tells us how God has always had a plan to reach all nations with His glory. Reflect on the passage. What wrong behavior, harmful emotions or false attitudes result in you when you forget the truths in this text? Jonah 21 From inside the fish Jonah prayed to the Lord his God. 2 He said: “In my distress I called to the Lord, 7 “When my life was ebbing away, 8 “Those who cling to worthless idols 10 And the Lord commanded the fish, and it vomited Jonah onto dry land. Prayers of ThanksgivingGospel Identity
Keep watch, dear Lord, with those who work, or watch, or weep this night, and give your angels charge over those who sleep. Tend the sick, Lord Christ; give rest to the weary, bless the dying, soothe the suffering, pity the afflicted, shield the joyous; and all for your love's sake. Amen. (BCP 70) 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.
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