The document contains the prayers, psalm, reading, and intentions for a morning prayer service. It begins with an opening prayer and psalm 40. There is a short reading from Philippians 4:11 about finding contentment in all circumstances. The document concludes with a prayer asking God for enlightenment and to help understand his commands.

1. July 10, 2014
Morning
Prayers

2. Introduction
O God, come to our aid.
O Lord, make haste to help us.
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit,
as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,
world without end.
Amen. Alleluia
If you are praying with another person – read responsively
where appropriate

3. The Psalm – Psalm 40
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia
1
I waited patiently for the LORD to help me,
and he turned to me and heard my cry.
2
He lifted me out of the pit of despair,
out of the mud and the mire.
He set my feet on solid ground
and steadied me as I walked along.
3
He has given me a new song to sing,
a hymn of praise to our God.
Many will see what he has done and be amazed.
They will put their trust in the LORD.
4
Oh, the joys of those who trust the LORD,
who have no confidence in the proud
or in those who worship idols.
5
O LORD my God, you have performed many wonders for us.
Your plans for us are too numerous to list.
You have no equal.
If I tried to recite all your wonderful deeds,
I would never come to the end of them.
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia

4. Short Reading and Meditation
I am not saying this
because I am in need, for I
have learned to be
content whatever the
circumstances.
Thought for Today
In times of insecurity,
whether it is emotional
turmoil, financial distress or
even imprisonment (which
Paul was experiencing as he
wrote this letter to the
Philippians), God provides us
with what we need to
overcome. It is our task to
build our faith and trust in
God so that we can find
contentment even when our
earthly situation seems
perilous.
Philippians 4:11

5. Prayer
Pray Silently or Aloud for Others and Yourself
Lord in your mercy, hear our prayers.
As I rise from sleep I thank Thee, O Holy Trinity, for through
Thy great goodness and patience Thou wast not angered with
me, an idler and sinner, nor hast Thou destroyed me in my
sins, but hast shown Thy usual love for men, and when I was
prostrate in despair, Thou hast raised me to keep the morning
watch and glorify Thy power. And now enlighten my mind's
eye and open my mouth to study Thy words and understand
Thy commandments and do Thy will and sing to Thee in
heartfelt adoration and praise Thy Most Holy Name of Father,
Son and Holy Spirit, now and ever, and to the ages of ages.
Amen.

6. Prayer
Pray Silently or Aloud for Others and Yourself
Lord in your mercy, hear our prayers.
As I rise from sleep I thank Thee, O Holy Trinity, for through
Thy great goodness and patience Thou wast not angered with
me, an idler and sinner, nor hast Thou destroyed me in my
sins, but hast shown Thy usual love for men, and when I was
prostrate in despair, Thou hast raised me to keep the morning
watch and glorify Thy power. And now enlighten my mind's
eye and open my mouth to study Thy words and understand
Thy commandments and do Thy will and sing to Thee in
heartfelt adoration and praise Thy Most Holy Name of Father,
Son and Holy Spirit, now and ever, and to the ages of ages.
Amen.