I love the end of Psalm 17 from today’s reading: “…when I awake, I shall be satisfied, beholding your likeness.” It reminds me of a favorite book title, “They Became What They Beheld.” The more I behold Jesus—the more I gaze on Him, think on Him, consider Him and His ways, the more like Him I will be. And that’s my goal…more of His kindness, goodness, faithfulness, compassion…and on and on. Let’s behold Jesus as we pray Morning Prayer today.

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It’s Friday of Ordinary Time, Proper 9 in the Church Calendar. July 12, 2024.

Our general order and lectionary come from the Book of Common Prayer Daily Office.

• Welcome (00:00)
• There's a Wideness (Frederick Faber, Ben Ward) (00:59)
• Prayer of Confession (03:42)
• There's a Wideness (continued) (04:20)
• Psalm 16 (07:05)
• Psalm 17 (08:40)
• Glory to the Father (11:25)
• Matthew 24:15-31 (12:19)
• Apostles' Creed (15:06)
• Lord's Prayer (15:56)
• Collect of the Day (16:24)
• Time of free prayer (17:29)
• For children to come home (18:38)
• Benediction (20:12)

Playlist of songs from Morning Prayer.

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