Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts; and see if there be any hurtful way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.

Eternal God, my fear and my unbelief run deep. While I may outwardly confess your salvation, inwardly I deny the power of your Gospel. I work to keep up appearances, but I neglect the weightier matters of the law: justice, mercy and faithfulness. I confess my sin, and I thank you that according to your steadfast love, you have forgiven me through the precious blood of Jesus Christ. Direct my path, Lord, that I may walk in repentance and humility before you and others. Amen.

Pause to confess specifically any sins the Holy Spirit may be convicting you about.

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

God, I adore you for piercing the hearts of men by the proclamation of your word. Your gospel - the spoken message of salvation - is powerful to stir souls and to call sinners from death to life. Thank you for the power and efficacy of your word.

Thank you, Lord, that your steadfast love endures. It endures regardless of the destructive plots of the evil one. It endures amidst exploitation and greed. It endures in the face of violence and deceit. I see the darkness of the world around me - and it is dark indeed - but I will trust in the steadfast love of the Lord forever. Today, as I encounter evil and wickedness, give me the blessing of perspective. Help me remember that the righteous will have the last laugh! And help me remember that righteousness grows over time. This Psalm gives the image of a green olive tree in the house of the Lord, deep-rooted and strong. Make me like that tree, Oh Lord. Deepen my righteousness day by day as I walk in obedience to you. Shower me with the gracious influence of your Holy Spirit. I reach upward to you, grateful for the light of your love. Amen.

Take time now specifically to intercede for yourself, your neighbors, your church, your city, and the world, bringing your needs and the needs of others before the Lord.

And now may the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us now and always, until the day of Christ's return.

Lord God Almighty: open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things in your law. Open my ears, that I may tremble at your Word. Open my lips, that my mouth may declare your praise. Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation. For you I wait all the day long.

Gracious and merciful God: I confess to you today my lack of faith. You have saved me by grace, yet still I try to earn your favor by my works. You have met my deepest need in Christ, yet still I doubt your fatherly care. You have given me your Spirit, yet still I walk according to the flesh. Forgive my lack of faith, and strengthen me by your grace, that I may walk with you in freedom, joy, and worship. Amen.

Pause to confess specifically any sins the Holy Spirit may be convicting you about.

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

Father, I worship you for your sovereign control of history. You know when the kingdom will be restored; you have fixed the times and seasons and it is not mine to know. Thank you for the power you have given me through your Spirit to witness to Jesus.

O God, today I live as an exile in a world that offers me all kinds of counterfeit pleasures. Which is why I need to set you always before me. Your word reminds me that in YOUR presence is fullness of joy, and at your right hand are pleasures forever. So please give me grace today to chase after you, rather than after the enticements of the world. You’re the portion my hungry soul needs. As I do today’s work, help me set you always before me, so that I might walk in the path of life. Regardless of my circumstances, let me be filled with joy because of your lovingkindness.

Take time now specifically to intercede for yourself, your neighbors, your church, your city, and the world, bringing your needs and the needs of others before the Lord.

And now may the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us now and always, until the day of Christ's return.

O Lord, you have searched me and known me. You know my thoughts before I think them. You know my words before I speak them. You know my past, my present, and my future. Awaken me now, to seek you while you may be found, to call upon you while you are near, and to live a life that brings glory to your name.

Father, I come before you this day with a humble and contrite heart, which you will not despise. Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love; according to your abundant mercy blot out my transgressions. Against you, you only, have I sinned, and done what is evil in your sight. Wash me, that I may be whiter than snow. Create in me a clean heart, and renew in me a right spirit. Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and give me a willing spirit to sustain me. Amen.

Pause to confess specifically any sins the Holy Spirit may be convicting you about.

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

Jesus, my Lord and my God: I adore you because you are the Christ, the Son of God. You are alive, you are vindicated, you are triumphant in your victory. Thank you that you have given me life in your name.

O God: your Word is so refreshing, because it speaks so plainly of good and evil, of righteousness and wickedness. In a world where everything seems relative, your Word is an anchor and a compass. Today I pray with the Psalmist: “Grant not, O Lord, the desires of the wicked!” I know that all around me, whether I see them or not, there are evil people planning acts of deviance and disobedience. I know that many of these plans will hurt innocent people and contribute to the decay of civil society. And so I pray: “Let their mischief overwhelm them! Let evil hunt down the violent man speedily!” Bring back their plans on their own heads, and protect the innocent and vulnerable from their schemes. Let me be aware of any way my own life might further evil in the world - and let me turn from it. May I be an agent of good and not evil; of righteousness and not wickedness - for Your name’s sake.

Take time now specifically to intercede for yourself, your neighbors, your church, your city, and the world, bringing your needs and the needs of others before the Lord.

And now may the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us now and always, until the day of Christ's return.