1 John 3:1-3

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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

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

Observe a time of silence before the Lord

(1 – 5 minutes)

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Scriptural Theme

What we will be has not yet been made known. But we know that when Christ appears, we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is.

Sing to the Lord a song of praise

(acapella, or accompanied by instruments / recorded music)

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Praying the Scripture

See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. *

Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been made known. But we know that when Christ appears, we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is.

All who have this hope in him purify themselves, just as he is pure.

- 1 John 3:1-3 (New International Version)

Response to the Scripture

We are not afraid, Lord Jesus! We believe the Father sent you for our redemption and, trusting in you, we will live and reign with you forever.

Draw near 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. *

What we will be has not yet been made known. But we know that when Christ appears, we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is.

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

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Ending Prayer

O my soul, be mindful of that awesome day, and wake up and light your lamp with the oil of joy, for you do not know when the voice will call upon you saying: "Behold, the Bridegroom is coming."

So, take heed, my soul, not to fall asleep, lest you stand outside knocking like the five foolish virgins. But watch, entreating that you may meet Christ the Lord with rich oil, and He may grant you the wedding of His true and heavenly glory.

- The Agpeya of the Coptic Church

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