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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
You died that we might be forgiven, Lord; but that was not the end. You plundered death, and made its jail-house shudder - strode into life to meet Your startled friends.
We have a dream that all the world will meet You, and know You, Jesus, in Your living power, *
that someday soon all people everywhere will hear Your story, and hear it in a way they understand.
- Celtic Daily Prayer
Observe a time of silence before the Lord
(1 – 5 minutes)
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Scriptural Theme
Who is like the LORD our God, the One who sits enthroned on high, who stoops down to look on the heavens and the earth?
Sing to the Lord a song of praise
(acapella, or accompanied by instruments / recorded music)
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Praying Psalm 113 (New International Version)
Praise the Lord! Praise, O servants of the LORD, praise the name of the LORD! Blessed be the name of the LORD from this time forth and forevermore! From the rising of the sun to its setting, the name of the LORD is to be praised!
The LORD is high above all nations, and his glory above the heavens! Who is like the LORD our God, who is seated on high, who looks far down on the heavens and the earth? *
He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap, to make them sit with princes, with the princes of his people. He gives the barren woman a home, making her the joyous mother of children. Praise the LORD!
Response to the Scripture
Who is like you, Oh God? Perfect in wisdom, unlimited in power - you will not relent until you fully accomplish the purposes of your heart.
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. *
Who is like the LORD our God, the One who sits enthroned on high, who stoops down to look on the heavens and the earth?
Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song
(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)
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Ending Prayer
We look for You and long for Your returning.
When all is ready and the time is ripe gather us into Your arms. *
Lord, hasten the day when those who seek You in every nation will come from east and west, from north and south, and sit at table in Your kingdom.
We long for Your appearing! *
We long for Your appearing!
We long for Your appearing! *
We believe!
- Celtic Daily Prayer
In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
( Adapted by Christ the Reconciler from Season 5: Easter Bridge Prayer – “Jesus Our Bridegroom King” )