1/30/25 Daily Pause to Pray and Praise with BJUMC

Prayer Focus Theme: “The Extraordinary in the Ordinary”
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GREETINGS
AFFIRMATION
Heaven is declaring God’s glory; the sky is proclaiming his handiwork. Let the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be pleasing to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer (Ps. 19:1, 14).
PSALM (#104) PRAYER
Gracious and loving God, the earth and all that is in it speaks of you glory, from the animals and hills of the earth to the clouds and stars of the heavens. It was through your infinite and eternal love that creation was spoken into existence and it is through you that we are sustained and have our being. Give us eyes to see you not only in the big things but in the small things also, for nothing exists apart from you. All glory and honor is yours, O Lord. Amen.
SCRIPTURES
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2 Corinthians 4: 1-15
SILENT REFLECTIONS ON SCRIPTURES
REFLECTIONS
By Various Authors on pages 78 - 82 in A GUIDE TO PRAYER FOR ALL WHO WALK WITH GOD, etc.
PRAYERS FOR THE WORLD, FOR OTHERS, FOR OURSELVES
Comment below with your intentions, joys and concerns so we might pray with you now and afterward
LORD'S / OUR FATHER PRAYER
(in the version or language as you know)
Our God/Father, Who art in heaven,
Hallowed be Thy Name.
Thy Kingdom come.
Thy Will be done,
on earth as it is in Heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom,
and the power,
and the glory, for ever. Amen.
OFFERING OF SELF TO GOD
We are constantly reminded of your presence, O Lord, in all that surrounds us. May we always be mindful that you are found not only in the extraordinary places and moments of life, but also in the routine and ordinary. Amen.
BLESSING
The Lord laid the foundations of the earth with wisdom, establishing the heavens with understanding. With his knowledge, the watery depths burst open, and the skies drop dew… don’t let them slip from your eyes; hold on to sound judgement and discretion. They will be life for your whole being, and an ornament for your neck. Then you will walk safely on your path, and your foot won’t stumble (Prov 3: 19-23). May the peace of your Lord Jesus Christ be with us this day and always. Amen.
Content adapted by Rev. Wen-Ling Lai from “The Extraordinary in the Ordinary” pp 78 - 82 in A Guide to Prayer for All Who Walk with God edited by Rueben P. Job, Norman Shawchuck, John S. Mogabgab, published by Upper Room Books (2013).
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