This is the third week of Advent in the Church Calendar.  Our general order comes from the Book of Common Prayer (1979) Daily Office and Scripture readings from the Revised Common Lectionary. We’ll sing “In the Bleak Midwinter” by Christina Rossetti and Gustav Holst throughout today’s time of prayer. We’ll read Isaiah 12:2-6 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Gospel reading is Luke 3:7-18 . We’ll say the Apostles’ Creed, the Lord’s Prayer, and the Collect of the Day. We’ll then have a time of prompted prayer. If you have a prayer request please submit it here (https://benwardmusic.com/prayerrequest/). Sign up here for the email list (https://benwardmusic.com/email) Visit Patreon to give and support Morning Prayer monthly (https://patreon.com/morningprayer). Go to PayPal to give a one-time gift (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=LUAEY98ADT8UG). I took the photo. Click here for a PDF of the service order with texts and lyrics: http://benwardmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Morning-Prayer-12-12-21.pdf

Morning Prayer and Worship

Morning Prayer: Peace in the Chaos | Third Week of Advent

This is the second week of Advent in the Church Calendar.  Our general order comes from the Book of Common Prayer (1979) Daily Office and Scripture readings from the Revised Common Lectionary. We’ll sing a song I wrote, “Making Room (Let Every Heart)”, throughout today’s time of prayer. We’ll read Luke 1:68-79 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Gospel reading is Luke 3:1-6 . We’ll say the Apostles’ Creed, the Lord’s Prayer, and the Collect of the Day. We’ll then have a time of prompted prayer. If you have a prayer request please submit it here (https://benwardmusic.com/prayerrequest/). Sign up here for the email list (https://benwardmusic.com/email) Visit Patreon to give and support Morning Prayer monthly (https://patreon.com/morningprayer). Go to PayPal to give a one-time gift (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=LUAEY98ADT8UG). I took the photo. Click here for a PDF of the service order with texts and lyrics: http://benwardmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Morning-Prayer-12-5-21.pdf

Morning Prayer: Let Every Heart | Second Week of Advent

This is the first week of Advent in the Church Calendar.  Our general order comes from the Book of Common Prayer (1979) Daily Office and Scripture readings from the Revised Common Lectionary. We’ll sing “Come Thou Long Expected Jesus” by Charles Wesley and Rowland Prichard and “I Love Your Presence” by Darren Clarke and Jessie Clarke throughout today’s time of prayer. We’ll read Psalm 25:1-9 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Gospel reading is Luke 21:25-36 . We’ll say the Apostles’ Creed, the Lord’s Prayer, and the Collect of the Day. We’ll then have a time of prompted prayer. If you have a prayer request please submit it here (https://benwardmusic.com/prayerrequest/). Sign up here for the email list (https://benwardmusic.com/email) Visit Patreon to give and support Morning Prayer monthly (https://patreon.com/morningprayer). Go to PayPal to give a one-time gift (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=LUAEY98ADT8UG). Photo by Rafael Cerqueira https://www.pexels.com/photo/blue-and-white-sky-with-stars-4737484 Click here for a PDF of the service order with texts and lyrics: http://benwardmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Morning-Prayer-11-28-21.pdf

Morning Prayer: Armor of Light | First Week of Advent

This is Ordinary Time, Proper 29, in the Church Calendar.  Our general order comes from the Book of Common Prayer (1979) Daily Office and Scripture readings from the Revised Common Lectionary. We’ll sing “Grateful” by Stephanie Osorio and me throughout today’s time of prayer. We’ll read Psalm 93 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Lesson is John 18:33-37 . We’ll say the Apostles’ Creed, the Lord’s Prayer, and the Collect of the Day. We’ll then have a time of prompted prayer. If you have a prayer request please submit it here (https://benwardmusic.com/prayerrequest/). Sign up here for the email list (https://benwardmusic.com/email) Visit Patreon to give and support Morning Prayer monthly (https://patreon.com/morningprayer). Go to PayPal to give a one-time gift (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=LUAEY98ADT8UG). Photo by Steve Johnson https://www.pexels.com/photo/orange-red-and-green-abstract-painting-1585325/ Click here for a PDF of the service order with texts and lyrics: http://benwardmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Morning-Prayer-11-21-21.pdf

Morning Prayer: Grateful | Ordinary Time, Proper 29

This is Ordinary Time, Proper 28, in the Church Calendar.  Our general order comes from the Book of Common Prayer (1979) Daily Office and Scripture readings from the Revised Common Lectionary. We’ll sing “Jireh” by Maverick City and Elevation throughout today’s time of prayer. We’ll read Psalm 16 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Gospel lesson is Mark 13:1-8 . We’ll say the Apostles’ Creed, the Lord’s Prayer, and the Collect of the Day. We’ll then have a time of prompted prayer. If you have a prayer request please submit it here (https://benwardmusic.com/prayerrequest/). Sign up here for the email list (https://benwardmusic.com/email) Visit Patreon to give and support Morning Prayer monthly (https://patreon.com/morningprayer). Go to PayPal to give a one-time gift (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=LUAEY98ADT8UG). Photo by me…Atlanta, Georgia 11.13.21. Click here for a PDF of the service order with texts and lyrics: http://benwardmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Morning-Prayer-11-14-21.pdf

Morning Prayer: Always Enough | Ordinary Time, Proper 28

This is Ordinary Time, Proper 27, in the Church Calendar.  Our general order comes from the Book of Common Prayer (1979) Daily Office and Scripture readings from the Revised Common Lectionary. We’ll sing “Human Heart” by Coldplay and “All My Heart” by Stephanie Osorio and me throughout today’s time of prayer. We’ll read Psalm 127 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Lesson is Mark 12:38-44. We’ll say the Apostles’ Creed, the Lord’s Prayer, and the Collect of the Day. We’ll then have a time of prompted prayer. If you have a prayer request please submit it here. Sign up here for the email list. Visit Patreon to give and support Morning Prayer monthly. Go to PayPal to give a one-time gift. Photo by me…NYC Westside Highway 2012. Click here for a PDF of the service order with texts and lyrics.

Morning Prayer: Nothing is Impossible for You | Ordinary Time, Proper 27

This is Ordinary Time, Proper 26, in the Church Calendar.  Our general order comes from the Book of Common Prayer (1979) Daily Office and Scripture readings from the Revised Common Lectionary. We’ll sing “Million Little Miracles” by Brandon Lake, Chris Brown, and Steven Furtick throughout today’s time of prayer. We’ll read Psalm 119:1-8 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Lesson is Mark 12:28-34. We’ll say the Apostles’ Creed, the Lord’s Prayer, and the Collect of the Day. We’ll then have a time of prompted prayer. If you have a prayer request please submit it here. Sign up here for the email list. Visit Patreon to give and support Morning Prayer monthly. Go to PayPal to give a one-time gift. Photo by Steve Johnson. Million Little Miracles Brandon Lake | Chris Brown | Steven Furtick Verse 1 All my life I've been carried by grace Don't ask me how 'cause I can't explain It's nothing short of a miracle I'm here I've got some blessings that I don't deserve I've got some scars but that's how you learn It's nothing short of a miracle I'm here Pre-Chorus I think it over and it doesn't add up I know it comes from above Chorus I've got miracles on miracles A million little miracles Miracles on miracles Count your miracles 1-2-3-4 I can't even count 'em all Verse 2 You held me steady so I wouldn't give up You opened doors that nobody could shut I hope I never get over what You've done I wanna live with an open heart I wanna live like I know who You are I hope I never get over what You've done Pre-Chorus It's not coincidence and it's not luck I know it comes from above Vamp I can't even I can't even count 'em all I can't even I can't even count 'em all I can't even I can't even count 'em all 1-2-3-4 I can't even count 'em all Prayer of Confession Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen. Psalm 119:1-8 Happy are they whose way is blameless, * who walk in the law of the Lord! Happy are they who observe his decrees * and seek him with all their hearts! Who never do any wrong, * but always walk in his ways. You laid down your commandments, * that we should fully keep them. Oh, that my ways were made so direct * that I might keep your statutes! Then I should not be put to shame, * when I regard all your commandments. I will thank you with an unfeigned heart, * when I have learned your righteous judgments. I will keep your statutes; * do not utterly forsake me. Mark 12:28-34 (NRSV) One of the scribes came near and heard them disputing with one another, and seeing that Jesus answered them well, he asked him, “Which commandment is the first of all?” Jesus answered, “The first is, ‘Hear, O Israel: the Lord our God, the Lord is one; you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ The second is this, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.” Then the scribe said to him, “You are right, Teacher; you have truly said that ‘he is one, and besides him there is no other’; and ‘to love him with all the heart, and with all the understanding, and with all the strength,’ and ‘to love one’s neighbor as oneself,’—this is much more important than all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices.” When Jesus saw that he answered wisely, he said to him, “You are not far from the kingdom of God.” After that no one dared to ask him any question. The Apostles’ Creed I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. The Lord’s Prayer Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. Collect of the Day Proper 26, Rite Two Almighty and merciful God, it is only by your gift that your faithful people offer you true and laudable service: Grant that we may run without stumbling to obtain your heavenly promises; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. Glory to God whose power, working in us, can do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine: Glory to him from generation to generation in the Church, and in Christ Jesus for ever and ever. Amen. -Ephesians 3:20, 21

Morning Prayer: All My Heart | Ordinary Time, Proper 26

This is Ordinary Time, Proper 25, in the Church Calendar.  Our general order comes from the Book of Common Prayer (1979) Daily Office and Scripture readings from the Revised Common Lectionary. We’ll sing “40” by U2 throughout today’s time of prayer. We’ll read Psalm 42:1-8 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Lesson is Mark 10:46-52. We’ll say the Apostles’ Creed, the Lord’s Prayer, and the Collect of the Day. We’ll then have a time of prompted prayer. If you have a prayer request please submit it here. Sign up here for the email list. Visit Patreon to give and support Morning Prayer monthly. Go to PayPal to give a one-time gift. Photo by me :). 40 U2 I waited patiently for the Lord He inclined and heard my cry He lifted me up out of the pit Out of the miry clay I will sing, sing a new song I will sing, sing a new song How long to sing this song? How long to sing this song? How long...how long... How long...how long... to sing this song. He set my feet upon the rock And made my footsteps firm Many will see Many will see and fear Prayer of Confession Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen. Psalm 34:1-8 1 I will bless the Lord at all times; * his praise shall ever be in my mouth. 2 I will glory in the Lord; * let the humble hear and rejoice. 3 Proclaim with me the greatness of the Lord; let us exalt his Name together. 4 I sought the Lord, and he answered me * and delivered me out of all my terror. 5 Look upon him and be radiant, * and let not your faces be ashamed. 6 I called in my affliction and the Lord heard me * and saved me from all my troubles. 7 The angel of the Lord encompasses those who fear him, * and he will deliver them. 8 Taste and see that the Lord is good; * happy are they who trust in him! Mark 10:46-52 (NRSV) Jesus and his disciples came to Jericho. As he and his disciples and a large crowd were leaving Jericho, Bartimaeus son of Timaeus, a blind beggar, was sitting by the roadside. When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout out and say, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” Many sternly ordered him to be quiet, but he cried out even more loudly, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” Jesus stood still and said, “Call him here.” And they called the blind man, saying to him, “Take heart; get up, he is calling you.” So throwing off his cloak, he sprang up and came to Jesus. Then Jesus said to him, “What do you want me to do for you?” The blind man said to him, “My teacher, let me see again.” Jesus said to him, “Go; your faith has made you well.” Immediately he regained his sight and followed him on the way. The Apostles’ Creed I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. The Lord’s Prayer Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. Collect of the Day Proper 25, Rite Two Almighty and everlasting God, increase in us the gifts of faith, hope, and charity; 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. Glory to God whose power, working in us, can do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine: Glory to him from generation to generation in the Church, and in Christ Jesus for ever and ever. Amen. -Ephesians 3:20, 21

Morning Prayer: He Answered Me | Ordinary Time, Proper 25

This is Ordinary Time, Proper 24, in the Church Calendar.  Our general order comes from the Book of Common Prayer (1979) Daily Office and Scripture readings from the Revised Common Lectionary. We’ll sing “Hold Me Jesus” by Rich Mullins throughout today’s time of prayer. We’ll read Psalm 91:9-16 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Lesson is Mark 10:35-45. We’ll say the Apostles’ Creed, the Lord’s Prayer, and the Collect of the Day. We’ll then have a time of prompted prayer. If you have a prayer request please submit it here. Sign up here for the email list. Visit Patreon to give and support Morning Prayer monthly. Go to PayPal to give a one-time gift. Photo by me :). Hold Me Jesus Rich Mullins Verse 1 Just don't make sense at all When the mountains look so big And my faith just seems so small Chorus 1 So hold me Jesus 'Cause I'm shaking like a leaf You have been King of my glory Won't You be my Prince of Peace Verse 2 And I wake up in the night And feel the dark It's so hot inside my soul I swear there must be blisters on my heart Chorus 1 Bridge Surrender don't come natural to me I'd rather fight You for something I don't really want Than to take what You give that I need And I've beat my head against so many walls Now I'm falling down I'm falling on my knees Verse 3 And this Salvation Army band Is playing this hymn And Your grace rings out so deep It makes my resistance seem so thin Chorus 2 I'm singing hold me Jesus 'Cause I'm shaking like a leaf You have been King of my glory Won't You be my Prince of Peace You have been King of my glory Won't You be my Prince of Peace Prayer of Confession Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen. Psalm 91:9-16 9 Because you have made the Lord your refuge, * and the Most High your habitation, 10 There shall no evil happen to you, * neither shall any plague come near your dwelling. 11 For he shall give his angels charge over you, * to keep you in all your ways. 12 They shall bear you in their hands, * lest you dash your foot against a stone. 13 You shall tread upon the lion and adder; * you shall trample the young lion and the serpent under your feet. 14 Because he is bound to me in love, therefore will I deliver him; * I will protect him, because he knows my Name. 15 He shall call upon me, and I will answer him; * I am with him in trouble; I will rescue him and bring him to honor. 16 With long life will I satisfy him, * and show him my salvation. Mark 10:35-45 (NRSV) James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came forward to him and said to him, “Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you.” And he said to them, “What is it you want me to do for you?” And they said to him, “Grant us to sit, one at your right hand and one at your left, in your glory.” But Jesus said to them, “You do not know what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup that I drink, or be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with?” They replied, “We are able.” Then Jesus said to them, “The cup that I drink you will drink; and with the baptism with which I am baptized, you will be baptized; but to sit at my right hand or at my left is not mine to grant, but it is for those for whom it has been prepared.” When the ten heard this, they began to be angry with James and John. So Jesus called them and said to them, “You know that among the Gentiles those whom they recognize as their rulers lord it over them, and their great ones are tyrants over them. But it is not so among you; but whoever wishes to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wishes to be first among you must be slave of all. For the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many.” The Apostles’ Creed I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. The Lord’s Prayer Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. Collect of the Day Proper 24, Rite Two Almighty and everlasting God, in Christ you have revealed your glory among the nations: Preserve the works of your mercy, that your Church throughout the world may persevere with steadfast faith in the confession of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Glory to God whose power, working in us, can do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine: Glory to him from generation to generation in the Church, and in Christ Jesus for ever and ever. Amen. -Ephesians 3:20, 21

Morning Prayer: But to Serve | Ordinary Time, Proper 24

Join me, Ben Ward, as we pray, sing and worship together. We'll read all the Psalms and Scripture from the Daily Office from the Book of Common Prayer (1979) - Old Testament, New Testament and Gospel. We'll pray for ourselves and others and give thanks to Jesus. Every Tuesday and Thursday from Atlanta, Georgia.

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