FOR EVERY COMMON HOUR
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MORNING · 1 MIN
"This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it."
— Psalm 118:24 (KJV)
Almighty God, who hast brought us in safety to this new day: preserve us with thy mighty power, that we may not fall into sin, neither be overcome by adversity; and in all we do this day, direct us to the fulfilling of thy purpose, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Book of Common Prayer
MORNING · 1 MIN
"It is a good thing to give thanks unto the LORD, and to sing praises unto thy name, O most High."
— Psalm 92:1 (KJV)
Father in heaven, the morning light returns. We thank thee for the breath that fills this house, for the food that meets our table, for the work given to our hands, for the loved ones gathered near. Keep us mindful through every hour that thou art with us. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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MORNING · 1 MIN
"But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles."
— Isaiah 40:31 (KJV)
Lord Jesus, our strength is small and the day is long. Renew us as thou hast promised. Quiet the noise within. Hold us steady at every turning of the hour. We rest in thy keeping. Amen.
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MEALTIME · 1 MIN
"Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above."
— James 1:17 (KJV)
Blessed art thou, O Lord our God, King of the universe: for the bread of the earth and the work of these hands, for the gathering of those whom thou hast given us to love. Make us thankful, and let our hearts be light in thy presence. Amen.
Traditional
WORK · 1 MIN
"And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men."
— Colossians 3:23 (KJV)
O Lord, prosper the work of our hands this day. Make our labour an offering. Let kindness travel with us into every meeting and every message. Hold our tongues when they would speak hastily. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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STUDY · 1 MIN
"Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law."
— Psalm 119:18 (KJV)
Eternal Wisdom, open the page and open the heart. Let what we read this hour gather slowly into the shape of our living. Through Christ, who is the Word made flesh. Amen.
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MIDDAY · 1 MIN
"Be still, and know that I am God."
— Psalm 46:10 (KJV)
Lord, the day has been busy already. We pause now at its centre to remember thee. Settle our breath. Settle our thoughts. Let the afternoon begin from this stillness. Amen.
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EVENING · 1 MIN
"The day is thine, the night also is thine."
— Psalm 74:16 (KJV)
Father, the evening has come. We bring back to thee the hours of the day — what was finished and what was not, what was spoken and what was held back, the mercies we received and the mercies we missed. Receive all of it, and give us rest. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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NIGHT · 2 MIN
"I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety."
— Psalm 4:8 (KJV)
Visit, we beseech thee, O Lord, this dwelling, and drive far from it all the snares of the enemy. Let thy holy angels dwell herein to preserve us in peace; and let thy blessing be upon us evermore. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Adapted from Compline
NIGHT · 1 MIN
"He shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways."
— Psalm 91:11 (KJV)
Good Shepherd, this little one is safe in thy keeping. Send angels to the four corners of this bed. Let dreams be gentle. Wake us all at sunrise with love already on our lips. Amen.
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TRAVEL · 1 MIN
"He shall keep thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore."
— Psalm 121:8 (KJV)
Lord of every road, set our going out and our coming in within thy hand. Send thy peace ahead of us and thy mercy behind us. Bring us safely home, through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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ILLNESS · 1 MIN
"The LORD will strengthen him upon the bed of languishing."
— Psalm 41:3 (KJV)
Lord Jesus, healer of every wound, draw near to this body that is weary. Bring rest. Bring patience. Bring the slow returning of strength. We trust the timing to thy hand. Amen.
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COMFORT · 1 MIN
"Cast all your care upon him; for he careth for you."
— 1 Peter 5:7 (KJV)
Good Father, the heart races for what it cannot hold. Loose its grip. Take what we cannot carry. Quiet the room behind the eyes. Let us breathe again, slowly, as one held. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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COMFORT · 2 MIN
"Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted."
— Matthew 5:4 (KJV)
Lord Jesus, who wept at a graveside, weep with us now. We do not understand and we do not need to. Hold us in the silence. Let the love we knew become a light that does not go out. Through thee, who art the resurrection and the life. Amen.
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JOY · 1 MIN
"O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever."
— Psalm 107:1 (KJV)
Father, we have nothing to ask. We come only to thank thee. For the laughter in this house. For the work that is good. For the loved ones who know us. For the patient mercy that we did not earn. For thee, who art the source of every gift. Amen.
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FAMILY · 1 MIN
"What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder."
— Matthew 19:6 (KJV)
Eternal God, who hast joined this man and this woman in love, keep them faithful through the long quiet years. Renew their delight in one another. Soften the quick word. Make their home a place where thou art welcome at every meal. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Adapted from traditional
FAMILY · 1 MIN
"Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it."
— Proverbs 22:6 (KJV)
Father of every household, watch over the children given to this family. Guard their bodies and their hearts. Let them know early that they are loved beyond measure by thee. Make us patient parents and kind ones. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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COMFORT · 1 MIN
"Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."
— Matthew 11:28 (KJV)
Lord Jesus, we are tired and the night is long. We do not need to fix everything tonight. Take us as we are. Carry what we cannot. Give the kind of sleep that knows it is safe. Amen.
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COMFORT · 1 MIN
"I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you."
— John 14:18 (KJV)
Lord Jesus, the room is quiet and the heart is empty. Make thy presence as real as breath in this place. Remind us that thou art nearer than the silence. Send us, in time, a brother or sister to share the table. Amen.
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REPENTANCE · 1 MIN
"Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness."
— Psalm 51:1 (KJV)
Merciful God, we have not loved as we have been loved. We have spoken words we wish unspoken. We have left undone the good we knew to do. Wash us, we pray. Set our feet again on the way. Through Christ, who is our peace. Amen.
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FORGIVENESS · 1 MIN
"Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you."
— Matthew 5:44 (KJV)
Lord Jesus, who forgave from the cross, give us a like spirit. We name no names in this prayer; thou knowest them. Loose the bitterness from our breath. Bless those who have wounded us, and us in turn. Amen.
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GUIDANCE · 1 MIN
"Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight."
— Psalm 19:14 (KJV)
Lord, this is a difficult thing we must say. Give us the right words and the right silences. Let love be the first thing the hearer hears, and the last. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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GUIDANCE · 1 MIN
"If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God."
— James 1:5 (KJV)
Lord, the way is uncertain and we cannot see far. Give us wisdom that does not depend on knowing the outcome. Settle our heart on the next right step. We trust thee for the rest. Amen.
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HOSPITALITY · 1 MIN
"Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares."
— Hebrews 13:2 (KJV)
Lord, send strangers to our door, and make us ready to receive them. May our welcome be warm. May our table be open. May the love of Christ pass from us to whoever comes. Amen.
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PRAISE · 1 MIN
"The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handiwork."
— Psalm 19:1 (KJV)
Maker of all things, the sky bears thy signature. The trees lift their hands. The sea keeps thy time. We join the chorus of all that thou hast made. Glory be to thee, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen.
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BLESSING · 1 MIN
"The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen."
— Romans 16:24 (KJV)
May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with you all. Amen.
2 Corinthians 13:14 / Romans 16:24
BLESSING · 1 MIN
"The LORD bless thee, and keep thee."
— Numbers 6:24-26 (KJV)
The LORD bless thee, and keep thee: the LORD make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: the LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace. Amen.
Numbers 6:24-26 KJV
SABBATH · 1 MIN
"There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God."
— Hebrews 4:9 (KJV)
Lord of the Sabbath, slow this household down today. Let the work wait. Let the worship gather us. Make this a day where joy returns. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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COMFORT · 1 MIN
"Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints."
— Psalm 116:15 (KJV)
Lord of memory, this day we remember one whom thou hast taken home. Be near to this household in the missing. Soften the ache without erasing the love. Hold them, and hold us, until the great reunion. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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COURAGE · 1 MIN
"He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD."
— Psalm 112:7 (KJV)
Lord, whatever is about to be said, we receive it with thee beside us. Steady our heart. Make our hands quiet. Let thy peace be larger than this moment. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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