Adapted from Psalm 139:1-6 (NLT)

O Lord, you have examined my heart and know everything about me.

You know when I sit down or stand up. 

You know my thoughts even when I’m far away.

You see me when I travel and when I rest at home.

You know everything I do. You know what I am going to say even before I say it, Lord.

You go before me and follow me. You place your hand of blessing on my head.

Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too great for me to understand!

We are in awe of you. All we can do is offer our worship and praise.

Submitted by Austin D. Hill

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Adapted from Proverbs 1:2-7

Leader:            For attaining wisdom and instruction,

                        for understanding words of insight,

People:           Let the wise listen and add to their learning,

                        and let the discerning get guidance

Leader:            for understanding proverbs and parables,

the saying and riddles of the wise.

People:           The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge,

                        but fools despise wisdom and discipline.

All:                  Let us worship God!

Submitted by Chip Hardwick

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Adapted from Romans 12:2

Do not be conformed
To the pattern of this world,
But be transformed

By the renewing of your minds.

Then you will be able

To test and approve what God’s will is – his good, pleasing, and perfect will.

Risen Christ Jesus, help us to conform to your pattern of life.

Submitted by Austin D. Hill

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Listen and Act

ONE:

Joseph is silent

He listens and acts

ALL:

Lord, help us listen

Still the noise around us and in us

Still the urgency and anxiety

Still the destruction and falsehood

Lord, help us listen

Break through with your still, small voice

with your calm and clarity

with your leading and light

You reveal the needed next steps

You provide all we need to make the journey

Lord, help us listen and help us act

Amen

Listen and Act © 2022 Lisa Ann Moss Degrenia, www.revlisad.com

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