The document contains the prayers and readings for a morning prayer service. It includes a psalm, short reading from Ezekiel, and prayers. The psalm discusses waiting patiently for God and being lifted from trouble. The reading notes that God allows difficulties so he can show his greatness in rescue. The prayers ask for enlightenment and strength to follow God's will.

1. July 7, 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;
he turned to me and heard my cry.
2
He lifted me out of the slimy pit,
out of the mud and mire;
he set my feet on a rock
and gave me a firm place to stand.
3
He put a new song in my mouth,
a hymn of praise to our God.
Many will see and fear the LORD
and put their trust in him.
4
Blessed is the one
who trusts in the LORD,
who does not look to the proud,
to those who turn aside to false gods.
5
Many, LORD my God,
are the wonders you have done,
the things you planned for us.
None can compare with you;
were I to speak and tell of your deeds,
they would be too many to declare.
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia

4. Short Reading and Meditation
"And so I will show my
greatness and my
holiness, and I will make
myself known in the sight
of many nations. Then
they will know that I am
the LORD."
Thought for Today
We must wait patiently upon
the Lord. There is no tribulation
or degree of sin from which God
cannot rescue us. Sometimes
God allows us to fall into these
situations so that He can show
His Greatness and Holiness
through our rescue. In difficult
times, it is imperative to hold
tightly to our faith in Jesus
Christ and the surpassing
knowledge that God will answer
our prayers for deliverance.
Ezekiel 38:23

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.