Friday Evening

Ordinary Time

Friday, September 4

Evening

Psalm 25; 40

Job 19:1-7, 14-27

Acts 13:13-25

John 9:18-41

Merciful God, we praise you that you give strength for every weakness, forgiveness for our failures, and new beginnings in Jesus Christ.  Especially we thank you for

    the guidance of your spirit through this day...

    signs of new life and hope...

    people who have helped us...

    those who struggle for justice...

    expressions of love unexpected or undeserved...

Almighty God, you know all needs before we speak our prayers, yet you welcome our concerns for others in Jesus Christ.  Especially we pray for

    those who keep watch over the sick and dying...

    those who weep with the grieving...

    those who are without faith and cannot accept your love...

    the aged who are lonely, distressed or weak...

    Reformed, Presbyterian, and Lutheran churches...

The Lord's Prayer

Psalm Prayer

Lord, it comforts me to simultaneously acknowledge that I could have used my time better, and also that your Spirit has guided me nonetheless.  Redeem the time to the end that you are glorified through Jesus Christ and by the Holy Spirit.  Amen.