July 2024 – Ben Ward

July 31, 2024July 31, 2024

For those who are weary in praying – Morning Prayer for July 31, 2024

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.

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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 (09:18)
Lord’s Prayer (10:09)
Collect of the Day (10:41)
Time of Free Prayer (11:34)
For those who are weary in praying (13:02)
Benediction (14:15)

Playlist of songs from Morning Prayer.

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July 30, 2024July 30, 2024

In my Father’s house – Morning Prayer for July 30, 2024

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 come 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.

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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 of songs from Morning Prayer.

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July 29, 2024July 29, 2024

Let all things their Creator bless – Morning Prayer for July 29, 2024

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!)

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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.

Welcome (00:00)
All Creatures of Our God and King (St. Francis of Assisi, William Draper) (01:45)
Prayer of Confession (03:51)
All Creatures of Our God and King (continued) (04:26)
Psalm 36:5-10 (05:09)
Glory to the Father (06:49)
Luke 10:38-42 (07:38)
Apostles’ Creed (09:05)
Lord’s Prayer (09:57)
Collect of the Day (10:28)
Time of Free Prayer (11:18)
For those who are distracted (13:06)
Benediction (14:08)

Playlist of songs from Morning Prayer.

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July 26, 2024July 29, 2024

You’ve never failed me yet – Morning Prayer for July 26, 2024

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.

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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)
Bring healing to families (12:35)
Benediction (13:31)

Playlist of songs from Morning Prayer.

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July 25, 2024July 25, 2024

A ransom for many – Morning Prayer for July 25, 2024

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.

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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 down our lives (13:54)
Benediction (14:38)

Playlist of songs from Morning Prayer.

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July 24, 2024July 24, 2024

For those who feel wrongly accused – Morning Prayer for July 24, 2024

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.

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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 26:57-68 (08:21)
Apostles’ Creed (10:34)
Lord’s Prayer (11:27)
Collect of the Day (11:54)
Time of Free Prayer (13:11)
For those who feel wrongly accused (14:45)
Benediction (16:07)

Playlist of songs from Morning Prayer.

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