Prayers of Praise

 

Today’s Reflection

The heart of adoration is love of God for God’s sake. It is the most selfless of prayers, the most silent of prayers: the pray-er reveals in the presence and person of God as much as is humanly possible.

—Thomas R. Steagald, A House of Prayer: The Power of Praying in Community (Upper Room Books, 2014)

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Today’s Question

Take a moment to be silent and offer God praise in your heart. Join the conversation.

Today’s Scripture

I will extol you, my God and King,
and bless your name forever and ever.
Every day I will bless you
and praise your name forever and ever.
Great is the Lord and greatly to be praised;
his greatness is unsearchable.

—Psalm 145:1–3 (NRSVUE)

Prayer for the Week

God who brings all life into being, we thank you for all the good that you bring into this world. Even when we fear scarcity and death, we know that your abundance is coming. Amen.
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Lectionary Readings

• Exodus 1:8-2:10
• Psalm 124
• Romans 12:1-8
• Matthew 16:13-20

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