Service of Prayer, Monday, March 23, 2020

             Great is thy faithfulness, O God my father…
                                            Thomas Chisholm, 1923
Preparation for worship -
Sit in a relaxed position. Take a slow, deep breath (or 2 or 3 or as many as needed) until you feel your body, mind, and soul begin to relax and rest in the Spirit.  Take time to reflect as you move through this time of worship…

Opening Sentences                 Psalm 86:11-12
Show me your way, O Lord,
that I may follow in your truth.
Teach me to revere your name,
and my whole heart will praise you.

Prayer  God of love, as you have given your life to us, so may we live according to your holy will revealed in Jesus Christ. Make us bold to share your life, and show your love, in the power of your Holy Spirit. Grant this through Jesus Christ our Redeemer and Lord. Amen.

Hymn of the Day – How Firm a Foundation (The Presbyterian Hymnal #361)
To meditate with and through a beautiful choral arrangement of this hymn, click this link:
How Firm a Foundation

Silent Prayer

Psalm of the day:                   Psalm 119: 73-80
73 Your hands made me and formed me;
    give me understanding to learn your commands.
74 May those who fear you rejoice when they see me,
    for I have put my hope in your word.
75 I know, Lord, that your laws are righteous,
    and that in faithfulness you have afflicted me.
76 May your unfailing love be my comfort,
    according to your promise to your servant.
77 Let your compassion come to me that I may live,
    for your law is my delight.
78 May the arrogant be put to shame for wronging me without    
              cause;
    but I will meditate on your precepts.
79 May those who fear you turn to me,
    those who understand your statutes.
80 May I wholeheartedly follow your decrees,
    that I may not be put to shame.   

Prayers for self and others
Use this time to lift your joys, concerns, and hopes to God.

Benediction 
May the steadfast love of God, the abundant grace of Jesus Christ, and the abiding presence of the Holy Spirit be with us this day and always. Amen.