Morning Prayer And Worship

Today is my wife Olivia and I’s 26th wedding anniversary! I am so thankful for the incredible gift of her. Her name means, “Gracious Bringer of Peace” and that is what she has brought to me from the beginning. Join me in thanking the Lord for her and enter into Morning Prayer and Worship today! Get an ad-free feed of the podcast with a monthly contribution of any amount! It’s Thursday of Ordinary Time, Proper 13 in the Church Calendar. August 8, 2024. Our general order and lectionary come from the Book of Common Prayer Daily Office. Today on Morning Prayer (00:00) Introduction (00:50) Grateful (Ben Ward, Stephanie Osorio) (02:33) Prayer of Confession (04:32) Grateful (continued) (05:15) Psalm 83 (06:15) Glory to the Father (08:38) John 1:43-51 (09:10) Apostles' Creed (11:02) Lord's Prayer (11:48) Collect of the Day (12:22) Free Prayer (13:08) Thank you Lord for Olivia! (14:18) Benediction (15:24) Playlist of songs from Morning Prayer. If you have a prayer request please ⁠su

There’s so much noise and so much distraction in our world today. One of the main culprits lives on our phones: social media feeds. If you are burdened with all that you are bombarded with, come pray with us and we will seek the Lord for help! Get an ad-free feed of the podcast with a monthly contribution of any amount! It’s Wednesday of Ordinary Time, Proper 13 in the Church Calendar. August 7, 2024. Our general order and lectionary come from the Book of Common Prayer Daily Office. Today on Morning Prayer (00:00) Introduction (00:40) Great is Thy Faithfulness (Thomas Chisholm, William Runyan) (01:56) Prayer of Confession (04:16) Great is Thy Faithfulness (continued) (04:50) Psalm 119:97-120 (06:17) Glory to the Father (09:09) John 1:29-42 (09:55) Apostles' Creed (12:09) Lord's Prayer (12:55) Collect of the Day (13:29) Free Prayer (14:11) For those who feel burdened with social media (15:18) Benediction (16:34) Playlist of songs from Morning Prayer. If you have a prayer re

As we celebrate the Transfiguration today, I’m drawn to the cloud that surrounds them all at the end of the story. Just like when Jesus was baptized, the Father speaks to them all. He declares again that Jesus is His Son…but this time He says, “Listen to Him.” After hearing such a dramatic command, the disciples, as well as you and me, would do well to listen to Him. And oh the joy it brings. Let’s listen to Him today! Get an ad-free feed of the podcast with a monthly contribution of any amount! Celebrating The Transfiguration of Our Lord Jesus Christ in the Church Calendar. August 6, 2024. Our general order and lectionary come from the Book of Common Prayer Daily Office. Today on Morning Prayer (00:00) Introduction (00:35) Be Thou My Vision (Eleanor Hull, Mary Byrne) (01:40) Prayer of Confession (03:27) Be Thou My Vision (continued) (04:05) Psalm 99 (04:48) Glory to the Father (06:34) Luke 9:28-36 (07:09) Apostles' Creed (09:01) Lord's Prayer (09:49) Collect of the Day (10:19)

Our Psalm for today uses the common Old Testament phrase, “Show the light of your countenance.” In fact, it says that if the Lord shows the light of HIs countenance we will be saved. Just showing HIs face, in all its beauty and glory and light, changes circumstances and outcomes. We don’t see faces as much these days. Sure, we see staged and intentional profile pics, but there’s something about seeing someone’s face — their eyes. Babies do this to us: we sometimes say they “stare into our souls.” May we seek the Lord’s face in this way…and may we show our face — who we are — to those around us. Get an ad-free feed of the podcast with a monthly contribution of any amount! Celebrating Eve of Transfiguration in the Church Calendar. August 5, 2024. Our general order and lectionary come from the Book of Common Prayer Daily Office. Today on Morning Prayer (00:00) Introduction (00:58) Build My Life (Brett Younker, Karl Martin, Kirby Kaple, Matt Redman, Pat Barrett) (02:36) Prayer of Confession (04:08) Build

Daily we come before Jesus. Daily we set aside this time that is holy. To listen. To pray. To declare. To hope. To heal. Come all who are weary. Come into His presence. Join us for Morning Prayer and Worship. Get an ad-free feed of the podcast with a monthly contribution of any amount! It’s Friday of Ordinary Time, Proper 12 in the Church Calendar. August 2, 2024. Our general order and lectionary come from the Book of Common Prayer Daily Office. Preview (00:00) Ad (01:00) Introduction (01:00) 10,000 Reasons (Jonas Myrin, Matt Redman) (02:03) Prayer of Confession (04:39) 10,000 Reasons (continued) (05:12) Psalm 69:1-23, 31-38 (06:28) Glory to the Father (10:54) Matthew 28:1-10 (11:34) Apostles' Creed (13:16) Lord's Prayer (14:00) Collect of the Day (14:30) Time of Free Prayer (15:07) We want to thank You (16:14) Benediction (17:22) Playlist of songs from Morning Prayer. If you have a prayer request please ⁠submit it here⁠. Sign up ⁠here⁠ for the email list. Morning Prayer

This old U2 song based on Psalm 40 is so fun to sing and play. If you’ve never heard them end their concerts with it — to this day — you’re missing out. Head to YouTube now. They slowly fade out and thousands upon thousands of people continue to sing, “How long to sing this song?” and “I will sing, sing a new song.” Believers, unbelievers, every part of the world. It feels in those moments like a taste of heaven. A taste of the kingdom. Get an ad-free feed of the podcast with a monthly contribution of any amount! Celebrating Joseph of Arimathaea in the Church Calendar. August 1, 2024. Our general order and lectionary come from the Book of Common Prayer Daily Office. Preview (00:00) Ad (00:59) Introduction (00:59) 40 (U2) (01:53) Prayer of Confession (04:44) 40 (continued) (05:15) Psalm 16:5-11 (06:31) Glory to the Father (07:58) Luke 23:50-56 (08:31) Apostles' Creed (10:13) Lord's Prayer (11:01) Collect of the Day (11:31) Time of Free Prayer (13:15) For those starting back

It’s easy to grow weary of praying. We know it’s powerful and leads to so many good things, but in the back of our minds we can hear that little voice saying, “Nobody’s listening.” That’s why I think something like the Daily Office, a regular practice, is so helpful. Just putting one foot in front of the other — one word after another — can keep us going until we come into that new season of renewal. So, if you’re in that place today: sit and wait on the Lord to move. He’s worth it. Get an ad-free feed of the podcast with a monthly contribution of any amount! Celebrating Ignatius of Loyola, 1556 in the Church Calendar. July 31, 2024. Our general order and lectionary come from the Book of Common Prayer Daily Office. Preview (00:00) Introduction (00:43) Holy Forever (Brian Johnson, Chris Tomlin, Jason Ingram, Jenn Johnson, Phil Wickham) (02:03) Prayer of Confession (04:26) Holy Forever (continued) (05:02) Psalm 34:1-8 (06:05) Glory to the Father (07:29) Luke 9:57-62 (08:02) Apostles' Creed

Praying today for those who feel forgotten. He never, ever forgets about us. But, it sure can feel that way. One of my favorite phrases in the Psalms comes from today’s Psalm — 62: “For God alone my soul in silence waits.” When I feel forgotten, I long to remember and meditate upon and live this truth. Let’s do that today on Morning Prayer and Worship. Get an ad-free feed of the podcast with a monthly contribution of any amount! It’s Tuesday of Ordinary Time, Proper 12 in the Church Calendar. July 30, 2024. Our general order and lectionary come from the Book of Common Prayer Daily Office. Welcome (00:00) Who You Say I Am (Ben Fielding, Reuben Morgan) (01:22) Prayer of Confession (03:07) Who You Say I Am (continued) (03:38) Psalm 61 (05:20) Psalm 62 (06:16) Glory to the Father (08:28) Matthew 27:32-44 (08:59) Apostles' Creed (11:26) Lord's Prayer (12:13) Collect of the Day (12:44) Time of Free Prayer (13:52) For those who feel forgotten (15:17) Benediction (16:11) Playlist o

Today in our Psalm we get this language that appears throughout the Psalms: “You give them drink from the river of Your delights.” It’s so beautiful and profound. But, I must admit that I sometimes wonder if I haven’t experienced it. There’s a “River of His delights”? Where can I find it? Because I want to. So much of life is mundane. And I believe we find the Lord and meaning in the mundane, day-to-day. But the more we read the Psalms every day, the more I see that there is tasting and seeing that is beyond the natural — it’s supernatural. That’s my prayer today: that God would break into my routine and let me taste His river of delights…like He did for Mary when He came to her house in Bethany (today’s celebration in Morning Prayer — join us!) Get an ad-free feed of the podcast with a monthly contribution of any amount! Celebrating the life and faith of Mary and Martha of Bethany in the Church Calendar. July 29, 2024. Our general order and lectionary come from the Book of Common Prayer Daily Office. Welco

Love this song from Elevation Worship, “Do It Again.” The idea of remembering the works and faithfulness of the Lord is powerful. Over and over in the Psalms, we are encouraged to remember what the Lord has done. Elsewhere it asks Him to, “Renew them in our day.” Let’s remember today in Morning Prayer and ask Him to move yet again. We’ll see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Get an ad-free feed of the podcast with a monthly contribution of any amount! Celebrating the life and faith of the Parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Church Calendar. July 26, 2024. Our general order and lectionary come from the Book of Common Prayer Daily Office. Welcome (00:00) Do It Again (Chris Brown, Mack Brock, Matt Redman, Steven Furtick) (01:33) Prayer of Confession (03:44) Do It Again (continued) (04:16) Psalm 132:11-19 (05:40) Glory to the Father (07:08) Luke 1:26-33 (07:48) Apostles' Creed (09:17) Lord's Prayer (10:03) Collect of the Day (10:35) Time of Free Prayer (11:15

I’m struck by Jesus’s words every time I hear them again — how He came not to be served but to serve…to lay His life down as a ransom for many. To lay down His life. He doesn’t stop there, though. He invites us into it. Saying that if we do lay down our lives, we will finally find them. Take the leap before you find your footing. Lose to find. What a calling, what a Kingdom, what a life. Today on Morning Prayer and Worship. Get an ad-free feed of the podcast with a monthly contribution of any amount! Celebrating the life and faith of Saint James the Apostle in the Church Calendar. July 25, 2024. Our general order and lectionary come from the Book of Common Prayer Daily Office. Welcome (00:00) How He Loves (John Mark McMillan) (01:14) Prayer of Confession (03:50) He Loves Us (continued) (04:25) Psalm 7:1-10 (05:36) Glory to the Father (07:35) Matthew 20:20-28 (08:01) Apostles' Creed (10:03) Lord's Prayer (10:51) Collect of the Day (11:21) Time of Free Prayer (12:23) Help us lay d

It’s hard to hear today’s Gospel reading where they are flinging accusations at Jesus and not say, “Speak up, Jesus! Tell them you are innocent!” It is such an affront to see someone wrongly accused or, even more, to be wrongly accused yourself. I am so comforted by this story. That Jesus (and us!) can rest in the knowledge that our Father knows, our Father sees, and He will make it all right in the end. Doesn’t make it hurt less, but it offers hope. If you are in a situation like that, take some encouragement for yourself today during Morning Prayer and Worship. Get an ad-free feed of the podcast with a monthly contribution of any amount! It’s Wednesday of Ordinary Time, Proper 11 in the Church Calendar. July 24, 2024. Our general order and lectionary come from the Book of Common Prayer Daily Office. Welcome (00:00) Holy and Anointed One (John Barnett) (00:58) Prayer of Confession (02:33) Holy and Anointed One (continued) (03:07) Psalm 119:49-72 (04:53) Glory to the Father (07:47) Matthew 26:57-

“Put on the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness,” the prophet says. He goes on to talk about receiving beauty in exchange for ashes. Trading old for new. We are part of a story that always redeems, always makes new, and always brings Spring after especially hard winters. We’re praying for that and so much more today on Morning Prayer and Worship. Set aside a few minutes and experience the nearness of the God who loves you more than you know. Get an ad-free feed of the podcast with a monthly contribution of any amount! It’s Tuesday of Ordinary Time, Proper 11 in the Church Calendar. July 23, 2024. Our general order and lectionary come from the Book of Common Prayer Daily Office. Welcome (00:00) Praise (Brandon Lake, Chandler Moore, Chris Brown, Cody Carnes, Pat Barrett, Steven Furtick) (00:39) Prayer of Confession (03:14) Praise (continued) (03:55) Psalm 45 (05:38) Glory to the Father (08:42) Matthew 26:47-56 (09:11) Apostles' Creed (11:18) Lord's Prayer (12:12) Collect of

Paul speaks of peace that passes understanding. The thing is, if you understand it — you don’t have it. This peace moves into the deepest part of who we are, beyond the limits of what we can understand or control. Let’s seek and pray for that peace that comes from Jesus, through the Holy Spirit today! Get an ad-free feed of the podcast with a monthly contribution of any amount! Celebrating the life and faith of Mary Magdalene in the Church Calendar. July 22, 2024. Our general order and lectionary come from the Book of Common Prayer Daily Office. Welcome (00:00) This is Amazing Grace (Jeremy Riddle, Josh Farro, Phil Wickham) (00:49) Prayer of Confession (03:41) This is Amazing Grace (continued) (04:23) Psalm 42:1-7 (05:57) Glory to the Father (08:10) John 20:11-18 (08:49) Apostles' Creed (10:42) Lord's Prayer (11:40) Collect of the Day (12:11) Time of Free Prayer (13:42) Praying for peace that passes understanding (15:38) Benediction (16:53) Playlist of songs from Morning Pray

*Be strong and let your heart take courage, all you who wait for the Lord.* If you are waiting on the Lord, you are in a good place. Oh, it can be frustrating and full of not understanding, but it is in that place that we can receive. We are not just going on our way. We are put in a posture of receiving. I sure want to receive. More. Help me take courage as I wait on You, Lord.  Get an ad-free feed of the podcast with a monthly contribution of any amount! It’s Friday of Ordinary Time, Proper 10 in the Church Calendar. July 19, 2024. Our general order and lectionary come from the Book of Common Prayer Daily Office. Welcome (00:00) You Love Me (Ben Ward) (00:49) Prayer of Confession (03:11) You Love Me (continued) (03:46) Psalm 31 (04:49) Glory to the Father (09:01) Matthew 26:17-25 (09:37) Apostles' Creed (11:14) Lord's Prayer (12:05) Collect of the Day (12:44) Time of Free Prayer (13:39) For those who need rest (15:05) Benediction (15:57) Playlist of songs from Morning Pray

There’s a reason Psalm 37:4 is so famous. I mean, who doesn’t want to hear about getting the desires of your heart? I think that’s amazing. Even when someone doesn’t understand the context or even the implications of this verse. I love even more that it doesn’t talk about duty or obedience (though those are important!). It says to delight yourself in the Lord. Have fun with Him. Don’t take yourself and all that is happening too seriously. DELIGHT yourself in Him. Then He will give you — with His own delight, I believe — the things you are longing for. What’s in your heart. Get an ad-free feed of the podcast with a monthly contribution of any amount! It’s Thursday of Ordinary Time, Proper 10 in the Church Calendar. July 18, 2024. Our general order and lectionary come from the Book of Common Prayer Daily Office. Welcome (00:00) I Surrender All (Judson Van DeVenter, Winfield Weeden) (00:53) Prayer of Confession (02:38) I Surrender All (continued) (03:13) Prayer for Isaac from New York (04:00) I Surren

Sometimes, the Lord brings us to a place where our only hope is Him. Even though we try to avoid it at all costs and try to hedge our bets with lots of options, it’s a profound place where we meet our Father. I think of one of my favorite movies, Star Wars (really any and all Star Wars — I celebrate it all lol) where Princess Leia sends a message to Obi-Wan Kenobi that says, “You’re our only hope.” Where else could we go, Lord, as Peter proclaims. You are our only hope…isn’t that the best news? Our only hope is our best hope. Get an ad-free feed of the podcast with a monthly contribution of any amount! It’s Wednesday of Ordinary Time, Proper 10 in the Church Calendar. July 17, 2024. Our general order and lectionary come from the Book of Common Prayer Daily Office. Welcome (00:00) I Love You Lord (Laurie Klein) (00:52) Prayer of Confession (02:40) I Love You Lord (continued) (03:15) Psalm 38 (04:36) Glory to the Father (07:59) Matthew 25:31-46 (08:47) Apostles' Creed (11:35) Lord's Pra

There’s so much talk of looking at the Lord in the Psalms. Striking phrases. Psalm 26: “For you love is before my eyes.” Beautiful. I can’t look away from You Lord. You are glorious and powerful and yet accessible and approachable…just what is it about You? Let’s have this heart as we enter into this time of prayer and worship! Get an ad-free feed of the podcast with a monthly contribution of any amount! It’s Tuesday of Ordinary Time, Proper 10 in the Church Calendar. July 16, 2024. Our general order and lectionary come from the Book of Common Prayer Daily Office. Welcome (00:00) Oh Lord You're Beautiful (Keith Green) (00:42) Prayer of Confession (02:21) Oh Lord You're beautiful (continued) (02:55) Psalm 26 (04:16) Psalm 28 (05:53) Glory to the Father (07:53) Matthew 25:14-30 (08:22) Apostles' Creed (11:45) Lord's Prayer (12:51) Collect of the Day (13:23) Time of Free Prayer (14:03) Thank you for this day (15:45) Benediction (16:28) Playlist of songs from Morning P

What does it mean, “The paths of the Lord are love and faithfulness”? (From today’s Psalm) First, it’s beautifully poetic. The beauty of walking along a path that’s actually made of love and faithfulness is amazing. But, beyond that, it’s assurance that when we follow the Lord we are walking a path that results in good. Not hate and turmoil, but love. Not straying and disappointment, but faithfulness. Those are the paths I want to follow. Lord, help me find them and walk down them always! Get an ad-free feed of the podcast with a monthly contribution of any amount! It’s Monday of Ordinary Time, Proper 10 in the Church Calendar. July 15, 2024. Our general order and lectionary come from the Book of Common Prayer Daily Office. Welcome (00:00) I Need You Lord (Ben Ward) (00:53) Prayer of Confession (03:07) I Need You Lord (continued) (03:47) Psalm 25 (05:24) Glory to the Father (09:01) Matthew 25:1-13 (09:35) Apostles' Creed (11:54) Lord's Prayer (12:47) Collect of the Day (13:21) Tim

I love the end of Psalm 17 from today’s reading: “…when I awake, I shall be satisfied, beholding your likeness.” It reminds me of a favorite book title, “They Became What They Beheld.” The more I behold Jesus—the more I gaze on Him, think on Him, consider Him and His ways, the more like Him I will be. And that’s my goal…more of His kindness, goodness, faithfulness, compassion…and on and on. Let’s behold Jesus as we pray Morning Prayer today. Get an ad-free feed of the podcast with a monthly contribution of any amount! It’s Friday of Ordinary Time, Proper 9 in the Church Calendar. July 12, 2024. Our general order and lectionary come from the Book of Common Prayer Daily Office. Welcome (00:00) There's a Wideness (Frederick Faber, Ben Ward) (00:59) Prayer of Confession (03:42) There's a Wideness (continued) (04:20) Psalm 16 (07:05) Psalm 17 (08:40) Glory to the Father (11:25) Matthew 24:15-31 (12:19) Apostles' Creed (15:06) Lord's Prayer (15:56) Collect of the Day (16:24) T