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The Morning Office Preparation

I thank you, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ your dear Son that you have kept me this night from all harm and danger. I ask you to preserve me this day also from sin and every evil, that my thoughts, words and deeds may serve and please you. Into your hands I commend myself, my body and soul, and all I possess. Amen.¹⁶² Heavenly Father, dear God, I am unworthy and sinful and I do not deserve to raise my eyes or hands to you in prayer. But as you have commanded us to pray and have promised to hear us and through your dear Son, Jesus Christ, have taught us both how and what to pray, I come in obedience to your invitation, trusting in your gracious promise. I pray in the name of my Lord Jesus Christ together with all your people on earth as he has taught me: ¹⁶³ Our Father . . . . The Psalm(s)

The Word of God

My God and Lord, help me by your grace to learn and understand your commandments more fully every day and to live by them in sincere confidence. Keep my heart so that I do not become forgetful and ungrateful. May I never worship other things or seek final

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Set readings

I believe that Jesus Christ, true God, begotten of the Father from eternity, and also true man, born of the Virgin Mary, is my Lord, who has redeemed me, a lost and condemned creature, secured and delivered me from all sins, from death, and from the power of the devil, not with silver or gold, but with his holy and precious blood and with his innocent suffering and death, in order that I may be his, live under him in his kingdom, and serve him in everlasting right-eousness, innocence, and blessing, because he is risen from the dead and lives and reigns to all eternity. This is most certainly true.¹⁶⁵

Prayer

Free prayer, or. . .

I offer to you my home and property, my loved ones and family, particularly . . . Give me grace to care for them with wisdom and skill, supporting and teaching them as I should. Defend us from anything that would destroy our life together under your blessing.

Amen.¹⁶⁶

I pray for my community and neighbours. . . .

Dear God and Father, give your blessing in the natural things of life;

upon homes, families, work and leisure. Help us to live in peace with one another and preserve us from conflict and disorder. Strengthen the rule of law and move the hearts of my neighbours to love and loyalty toward each other. Amen. ¹⁶⁷

48 Prayers of Great Traditions

I pray for the church and mission of Christ in all places. . . .

Almighty God, by the death of your Son you destroyed sin and death and through his resurrection have given everlasting life to your church so that, delivered from the power of darkness, we may live in your kingdom. Help your people to believe this with a whole heart and steadfast in faith to praise and thank you for ever; through Jesus Christ your Son, our Lord.¹⁶⁸

I pray for all in authority and for the needs of the world. . . .

Give our government understanding of your ways so they will bring peace and the flourishing of all citizens. Give to the rulers of this world good counsel and the power to preserve their lands and people in security and justice. Especially help and guide . . . ., under whose shelter you maintain this nation. Protected against harm may (s)he govern under your blessing, safe from evil voices and disloyal people. Amen.¹⁶⁹

Conclusion

Lord God, I regard my plans as good. But if it is not to be, I am content. May your will be done. Amen.¹⁷⁰

The Evening Office Preparation

I thank you heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ your dear Son that you have graciously kept me this day. Forgive all my sins, which are against you. Graciously keep me this night, for I commit myself into your hands, my body and soul and all that is mine. Let your holy presence be with me, that the evil one may have no power over me.

Amen.¹⁷¹

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The Psalm, or. . .

Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.¹⁷²

The Word of God

Set reading

I believe that God has created me and all that exists; that he has given and still preserves my body and soul, with all my limbs and senses, my reason and all the faculties of my mind, together with my clothes, food, home and family and all my property; that he provides me richly and daily with all I need to live; and all this he does out of pure, fatherly, divine goodness and mercy, without any merit or worthiness in me. For all this I am duty-bound to thank, praise, serve and obey Him. This is most certainly true.¹⁷³

Prayer

Free prayer, or . . .

Dear Lord God, forgive those who have harmed or wronged me . . . . . ., as I forgive them from my heart. Keep them from the harm they bring on themselves by their actions. Draw them by your love to find peace as redeemed and joyful with your people. Amen.¹⁷⁴

Conclusion

Thank You, Lord God, heavenly Father, for all your gifts and benefits, through Jesus Christ our Lord who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit for ever. Amen.¹⁷⁵

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