Praying Psalm 118:15-29

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I join with all who are praying *

to the Father, through the Son, in the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Opening Prayer

May our Jewish brothers and sisters, who have been led *
“out from among the peoples and gathered from the foreign lands”

and brought back *
“to their own country,”

to the land of their ancestors, be able to live there in peace and security on the *
“mountains of Israel,”

guarded by the protection of God, their true shepherd.

- Pope John Paul II

Observe a time of silence before the Lord

(1 – 5 minutes)

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Scriptural Theme

The LORD has chastened me severely, but he has not given me over to death.

Sing to the Lord a song of praise

(acapella, or accompanied by instruments / recorded music)

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Praying Psalm 118:15-29 (New International Version)

Shouts of joy and victory resound in the tents of the righteous:

"The LORD's right hand has done mighty things! The LORD's right hand is lifted high; the LORD's right hand has done mighty things!"*

I will not die but live, and will proclaim what the LORD has done. The LORD has chastened me severely, but he has not given me over to death. Open for me the gates of the righteous; I will enter and give thanks to the LORD. This is the gate of the LORD through which the righteous may enter. I will give you thanks, for you answered me; you have become my salvation.

The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; the LORD has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes. The LORD has done it this very day; let us rejoice today and be glad. LORD, save us! LORD, grant us success! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD. From the house of the LORD we bless you. *

The LORD is God, and he has made his light shine on us. With boughs in hand, join in the festal procession up to the horns of the altar. You are my God, and I will praise you; you are my God, and I will exalt you. Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.

Response to the Scripture

Save us, Oh God of our salvation; gather us and deliver us from the nations, that we may give thanks to your holy Name, and revel in your praise!

Draw near to God’s throne of grace

with the thanksgivings, prayers, & intercessions that are on your heart

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The Spirit and the Bride say *

“Come!”

Even so, Lord Jesus, come quickly. *

The LORD has chastened me severely, but he has not given me over to death.

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

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Ending Prayer

God of glory, we praise you that indigenous congregations are growing and thriving in the Holy Land. Make your servants, both Israeli and Palestinian as well as Gentiles serving God in Israel, to be a true testimony of the love of God and the power of the gospel. May they be enabled to love their enemies, and have a prophetic voice amongst their peoples, and be truly united together as the One New Man in Messiah Jesus, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

- Dr. Richard Harvey

In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

( Adapted by Christ the Reconciler from Season 3: Israel Bridge Prayer – “Grafted Into the People of God” )