Daily Prayer #15

Opening Prayer
O Most High, Glorious God enlighten the darkness of my heart and give me a right faith, a certain hope and a perfect love, understanding and knowledge,
O Lord, that I may carry out your holy and true command. Amen!
-Francis of Assisi (1182-1226)


Prayer of the Bible
O LORD, hear my prayer, listen to my cry for mercy;
in your faithfulness and righteousness come to my relief.
I remember the days of long ago; I meditate on all your works
and consider what your hands have done.



I
spread
out
my
hands
to
you;


my soul thirsts for you like a parched land.
Answer me quickly, O LORD; my spirit fails. Do not hide your face from me or I will be like those who go down to the pit. Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love,

for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go,
for to you I lift up my soul. Rescue me from my enemies, O LORD,
for I hide myself in you. Teach me to do your will,
for you are my God; may your good Spirit
lead me on level ground. For your name's sake, O LORD, preserve my life; in your righteousness, bring me out of trouble
–Psalm 143

(Blessing and Praising God for Who He is)


The Words of Jesus
My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one can snatch them out of my hand. My father, who has given them to me, is greater than all, no one can snatch them out of my Father’s hand. I and the Father are one.”
—John 10:27-30

(Meditate on the words of Jesus)


Prayer for Ourselves and Others
Hear, O LORD, and answer me, for I am poor and needy.
–Psalm 86:1

(Free prayer of request and intercession)











Closing Prayer
The Lord is my shepherd…In him I lack nothing
He leads me to abundant life…To a place of peace and rest
He restores my soul…And guides me in paths of righteousness! Amen
—adapted from Psalm 23