LIVING HOPE METHODIST CHURCH

A PRAYERBOOK FOR LENT 2017

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 Jesus invites us!
Come to me all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you
rest. (Matthew 11:28)

Lent is the season of the Christian Year when we intentionally follow

Jesus, who spent 40 days and nights fasting and praying in the wilderness
before beginning His ministry. We invite you to use this Prayerbook to
follow Him by reflecting on your life through Lent, the 40 weekdays
before Easter.

The pattern of the book is simple. Each week begins with Morning prayer
followed by daily Scripture reading and Personal reflections. Then there is
Midday prayer and Evening prayer, and ends with the Lords prayer. On
Fridays, we recommend fasting during lunchtime. You can fast from food,
or from anything that might distract you from hearing Gods voice. There
are separate prayers and readings for each day of Holy Week.

May you find rest in the Lord as you follow Him through Lent!

Pastors Ivan & Joshua and

the Spiritual Disciplines Conference 2017 Committee

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ASH WEDNESDAY MARCH 1 TO SATURDAY MARCH 4, 2017

Morning prayer
As I rejoice in the gift of this new day, so may the light of your
presence, O God, set my heart on fire with love for you; now and
forever. Amen.
Scripture readings:
Wednesday, Joel 2:1-2, 12-17 Friday fast: fast at lunchtime
Thursday, Psalm 51:1-17 and reflect on your life.
Friday, II Corinthians 5:20b- Saturday, Matthew 6:1-6, 16-
6:10 21
Personal reflections

Midday prayer
Almighty God, you hate nothing that you have made and forgive the
sins of all who are penitent; create in me a new and contrite heart
that I may confess my sins and repent of my sinfulness, and so
receive from you your forgiveness; through Jesus Christ my Lord.
Amen.
Evening prayer
As my evening prayer rises before you, O God, so may your mercy
come down on me to cleanse my heart and set me free to sing your
praise now and forever. Amen.

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The Lords prayer

Our Father, who are 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,
forever. Amen. [UMH 895]

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 LENT I: MONDAY MARCH 6 TO SATURDAY MARCH 11, 2017

Morning prayer
Blessed is the one whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are
covered. Blessed is the one whose sin the LORD does not count
against them and in whose spirit is no deceit. Amen. [Psalm 32:1-2]
Scripture readings:
Monday, Genesis 2:15-17, 3:1- Friday, Isaiah 58:1-12
7 Friday fast: fast at lunchtime
Tuesday, Psalm 32 and use the time to reflect on
Wednesday, Romans 5:12-19 your life
Thursday, Matthew 4:1-11 Saturday, Mathew 18:1-7
Personal reflections

Midday prayer
Almighty God, whose Son Jesus Christ fasted forty days in the
wilderness, and was tempted as we as, yet without sin:
give us grace to discipline ourselves in obedience to your Spirit; and,
as you know our weakness, so may we know your power to save;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Evening prayer
You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and
surround me with songs of deliverance. Amen. [Psalm 32:7]

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The Lords prayer

Our Father, who are 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,
forever. Amen. [UMH 895]

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LENT II: MONDAY MARCH 13 TO SATURDAY MARCH 18, 2017

Morning prayer
I lift up my eyes to the mountains where does my help come from?
My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.
Amen. [Psalm 121:1-2]
Scripture reading:
Monday, Genesis 12:1-4 Friday, Exodus 16:27-35
Tuesday, Psalm 121 Friday fast: fast at lunchtime
Wednesday, Romans 4:1-5, 13- and use the time to reflect on
17 your life
Saturday, John 4:1-6
Thursday, John 3:1-17
Personal reflections

Midday prayer
Almighty God, you show to those who are in error the light of your
truth, that they may return to the way of righteousness: grant to all
those who are admitted into the fellowship of Christs religion, that
they may reject those things that are contrary to their profession,
and follow all such things as are agreeable to the same; through our
Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.
Evening prayer
The LORD will keep me from all harm he will watch over my life;
the LORD will watch over my coming and going both now and
forevermore. Amen [Psalm 121:7-8]

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The Lords prayer

Our Father, who are 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,
forever. Amen. [UMH 895]

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LENT III: MONDAY MARCH 20 TO SATURDAY MARCH 25, 2017

Morning prayer
Blessed are you, God of compassion and mercy, to you be praise and
glory forever. In the darkness of our sin, your light breaks forth like
the dawn and your healing springs up for deliverance. As we rejoice
in the gift of your saving help, sustain us with your bountiful Spirit
and open our lips to sing your praise. Amen.
Scripture reading:
Monday, Exodus 17:1-7 Friday, I Samuel 15:22-31
Tuesday, Psalm 95 Friday fast: fast at lunchtime
Wednesday, Romans 5:1-11 and use the time to reflect on
Thursday, John 4:5-42 your life
Saturday, Ephesians 5:1-9
Personal reflections

Midday prayer
Almighty God, whose most dear Son went not up to joy but first he
suffered pain, and entered not into glory before he was crucified:
mercifully grant that we, walking in the way of the cross, may find it
none other than the way of life and peace; through Jesus Christ our
Lord. Amen.
Evening prayer
Blessed are you, Lord God of our salvation, to you be glory and
praise forever. In the darkness of our sin you have shone in our
hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the
face of Jesus Christ. Open our eyes to acknowledge your presence,
that freed from the misery of sin and shame we may grow into your
likeness from glory to glory. Amen.

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The Lords prayer

Our Father, who are 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,
forever. Amen. [UMH 895]

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 LENT IV: MONDAY MARCH 27 TO SATURDAY APRIL 1, 2017

Morning prayer
In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my
requests before you and wait expectantly. [Psalm 5:3]
Scripture readings:
Monday, I Samuel 16:1-13 Friday fast: fast at lunchtime
Tuesday, Psalm 23 and use the time to reflect on
Wednesday, Ephesians 5:8-14 your life
Thursday, John 9:1-41 Saturday, Revelation 11:15-19
Friday, Ezekiel 33:10-16
Personal reflections

Midday prayer
Merciful Lord, forgive your people of their offences, that through
your bountiful goodness we may all be delivered from the chains of
those sins which by our weakness we have committed; grant this,
Heavenly Father, for Jesus Christs sake, our blessed Lord and
Saviour. Amen.
Evening prayer
In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, LORD,
make me dwell in safety [Psalm 4:8]

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The Lords prayer

Our Father, who are 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,
forever. Amen. [UMH 895]

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 LENT V: MONDAY APRIL 3 TO SATURDAY APRIL 8, 2017

Morning prayer
Out of the depths I cry to you, LORD; Lord, hear my voice. Let your
ears be attentive to my cry for mercy. If you, LORD, kept a record of
sins, Lord, who could stand? But with you there is forgiveness, so
that we can, with reverence, serve you. [Psalm 130:1-3]
Scripture readings:
Monday, Ezekiel 37:1-14 Friday fast: fast at lunchtime
Tuesday, Psalm 130 and use the time to reflect on
Wednesday, Romans 8:6-11 your life
Thursday, John 11:1-45 Saturday, Lamentations 3:55-66
Friday, Philippians 1:21-30

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 Personal reflections

Midday prayer
Most merciful God, who by the death and resurrection of your Son
Jesus Christ delivered and saved the world: grant that by faith in him
who suffered on the cross we may triumph in the power of his
victory; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Evening prayer
I wait for the LORD, my whole being waits, and in his word I put my
hope. I wait for the LORD more than watchmen wait for the morning,
more than watchmen wait for morning. [Psalm 130:5-6]

Prayer concerns

The Lords prayer

Our Father, who are 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,
forever. Amen. [UMH 895]
 HOLY MONDAY, APRIL 10, 2017

Morning prayer
Blessed are you, Lord God of our salvation, to you be praise and
glory forever. As a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief your
only Son was lifted up that he might draw the whole world to
himself. May we walk this day in the way of the cross and always be
ready to share its weight, declaring your love for all the world.
Amen.
Scripture reading:
Isaiah 50:4-9a The Servant submits to suffering
Personal reflections

Midday prayer
Almighty and everlasting God, who in your tender love towards the
human race sent your Son our Saviour Jesus Christ to take on him
our flesh and to suffer death on the cross: grant that we may follow
the example of his patience and humility, and also be made
partakers of his resurrection; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Evening prayer
Blessed are you, Lord God of our salvation, to you be glory and
praise forever. As we behold your Son, enthroned on the cross, stir
up in us the fire of your love, that we may be cleansed from all our
sins, and walk with you in newness of life singing the praise of him
who died for us and our salvation. Amen.
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The Lords prayer

Our Father, who are 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,
forever. Amen. [UMH 895]
 HOLY TUESDAY, APRIL 11, 2017

Morning prayer
In you, LORD, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame;
deliver me in your righteousness. Turn your ear to me, come quickly
to my rescue; be my rock of refuge, a strong fortress to save me.
Amen. [Psalm 31:1-2]
Scripture reading:
Psalm 31:9-16 I commend my spirit
Personal reflections

Midday prayer
Since you are my rock and my fortress, for the sake of your
name lead and guide me.
Keep me free from the trap that is set for me, for you are my refuge.
Into your hands I commit my spirit; deliver me, Lord, my faithful
God. Amen. [Psalm 31:3-5]
Evening prayer
Be merciful to me, Lord, for I am in distress;
my eyes grow weak with sorrow, my soul and body with grief.
My life is consumed by anguish and my years by groaning;
my strength fails because of my affliction and my bones grow weak.
Amen. [Psalm 31:9-10]
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The Lords prayer

Our Father, who are 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,
forever. Amen. [UMH 895]
 HOLY WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 2017

Morning prayer
I trust in you, Lord; I say, You are my God. My times are in your
hands; deliver me from the hands of my enemies, from those who
pursue me. Amen. [Psalm 31:14-15]
Scripture reading:
Philippians 2:5-11 Death on a cross
Personal reflections

Midday prayer
Almighty and everlasting God, who in your tender love towards the
human race sent your Son our Saviour Jesus Christ to take on him
our flesh and to suffer death on the cross:
grant that we may follow the example of his patience and humility,
and also be made partakers of his resurrection; through Jesus Christ
our Lord. Amen.
Evening prayer
Let your face shine on your servant; save me in your unfailing love.
Let me not be put to shame, Lord, for I have cried out to you; but let
the wicked be put to shame and be silent in the realm of the dead.
Amen. [Psalm 31:16-7]
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The Lords prayer

Our Father, who are 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,
forever. Amen. [UMH 895]
 HOLY THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 2017

Morning prayer
Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love;
according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions.
Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. Amen.
[Psalm 51:1-2]
Scripture reading:
Matthew 26:14-27:66 The passion & death of Jesus
Personal reflections

Midday prayer
For I know my transgressions, and my sin is always before me.
Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what is evil in your
sight; so you are right in your verdict and justified when you judge.
Surely I was sinful at birth, sinful from the time my mother
conceived me. Yet you desired faithfulness even in the womb;
you taught me wisdom in that secret place. Amen. [Psalm 51:3-6]
Evening prayer
Cleanse me with hyssop, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be
whiter than snow. Let me hear joy and gladness; let the bones you
have crushed rejoice. Hide your face from my sins and blot out all
my iniquity. Amen. [Psalm 51:7-9]
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The Lords prayer

Our Father, who are 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,
forever. Amen. [UMH 895]
 GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 14, 2017

Morning prayer
Create in me a pure heart, O God,
and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Amen. [Psalm 51:10]
Scripture reading:
Isaiah 52:13-53:12 The Suffering Servant
Good Friday fast: reflect your journey through Lent at lunchtime
Personal reflections

Midday prayer
Almighty Father, look with mercy on this your human family for
which our Lord Jesus Christ was content to be betrayed and given up
into the hands of sinners and to suffer death on the cross:
who is alive and glorified with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now
and forever. Amen.
Evening prayer
Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me.
Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing
spirit, to sustain me. Amen. [Psalm 51:11-12]
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The Lords prayer

Our Father, who are 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,
forever. Amen. [UMH 895]
 HOLY SATURDAY, APRIL 15, 2017

Morning prayer
Open my lips, Lord,
and my mouth will declare your praise. Amen. [Psalm 51:15]
Scripture reading:
John 19:38-42 The burial of Jesus
Personal reflections

Midday prayer
Grant, Lord, that we who are baptised into the death of your Son our
Saviour Jesus Christ, may continually put to death our evil desires
and be buried with him; and that through the grave and gate of
death we may pass into our joyful resurrection; through his merits,
who died and was buried and rose again for us, your Son Jesus Christ
our Lord. Amen.
Evening prayer
You do not delight in sacrifice, or I would bring it; you do not take
pleasure in burnt offerings.
My sacrifice, O God, is a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart
you, God, will not despise. Amen. [Psalm 51:16-17]
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The Lords prayer

Our Father, who are 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,
forever. Amen. [UMH 895]
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