A Liturgy for Morning Prayer

Address

Father God, creator of heaven and earth,

God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob,

God of Israel,

God and Father of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ,

True and Living God who is Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,

Have mercy and hear our prayer.

First Prayers

O Lord, open our lips.

And our mouth shall proclaim your praise.

            Glory to
the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:

            as it was
in the beginning is now, and will be forever. Amen.

O God, make speed to save us.

O Lord, make haste to help us.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and
to the Holy Spirit:

            as it was
in the beginning is now, and will be forever. Amen.

 

Jesus Prayer (Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on
me.)

 

Confession of Sin

Most merciful God,

we confess that we have sinned against you

in thought, word, and deed,

by what we have done,

and by what we have left undone.

We have not loved you with our whole heart;

we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves.

We are truly sorry and we humbly repent.

For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ,

have mercy on us and forgive us;

that we may delight in your will,

and walk in your ways,

to the glory of your Name.

Amen.

 

Psalm for the Day

 

Gospel Reading

 

Apostles’ Creed

 

Jesus Prayer

 

Psalm 23

 

Psalm 91:1–2

 

Prayer for family

 

Psalm 103:1–5

 

Lord’s Prayer

 

Jesus Prayer

 

Lord’s Prayer (expanded)

 

Petition and Intercession

 

Contemplation

 

Prayer to the Crucified Christ

Lord Jesus, you stretched out your arms of love upon the
hard wood of the cross that everyone might come within the reach of your saving
embrace: So clothe us in your Spirit that we, reaching forth our hands in love,
may bring those who do not know you to the knowledge and love of you; for the
honor of your name. Amen.

 

The Beatitudes

 

Prayer for Peace

O God, you have made of one blood all the peoples of the
earth, and sent your blessed Son to preach peace to those who are far off and
to those who are near: Grant that people everywhere may seek after you and find
you; bring the nations into your fold; pour out your Spirit upon all flesh; and
hasten the coming of your kingdom; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

 

Prayer for the Week

 

Holy Day Prayer (if applicable)

 

Prayer for Sunday, Friday, Saturday (as applicable)

 

Prayer for Grace

Lord God, almighty and everlasting Father, you have
brought us in safety to this new day: Preserve us with your mighty power, that
we may not fall into sin, nor be overcome by adversity; and in all we do,
direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.

 

Prayer of Thanksgiving

Almighty God, Father of all mercies,

we your unworthy servants give you humble thanks

for all your goodness and lovingkindness

to us and to all whom you have made.

We bless you for our creation, preservation,

and all the blessings of this life;

but above all for you immeasurable love

in the redemption of the world by our Lord Jesus Christ;

for the means of grace, and for the hope of glory.

And, we pray, give us such an awareness of your mercies,

that with truly thankful hearts we may show forth your praise,

not only with our lips, but in our lives,

by giving up our selves to your service,

and by walking before you

in holiness and righteousness all our days;

through Jesus Christ our Lord,

to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit,

be honor and glory throughout all ages.

Amen.

 

Lord, have mercy.

Christ, have mercy.

Lord, have mercy.

 

Confession of the Mystery

Christ has died.

Christ is risen.

Christ will come again.

 

Jesus Prayer