CENTERING PRAYER - "Lord, You have made Yourself to be ours, therefore now show Yourself to us in Your wisdom, goodness, and power. To walk faithfully in our Christian course we need much grace. Supply us out of Your rich store. We need wisdom to go in and out inoffensively before others; furnish us with Your Spirit. We need patience and comfort, You that are the God of consolations bestow it upon us for Christ's sake. Amen." - Richard Sibbes (1577-1635).
CALL TO WORSHIP (Psalm 105:1-5)
O give thanks to the Lord, call on his name, make known his deeds among the peoples.
Sing to him, sing praises to him; tell of all his wonderful works.
Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice.
Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually.
Remember the wonderful works he has done, his miracles, and the judgments he has uttered.
Sing to him, sing praises to him; tell of all his wonderful works.
Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice.
Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually.
Remember the wonderful works he has done, his miracles, and the judgments he has uttered.
Come, let us worship the Lord.
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Lord Jesus, we call upon you. Save us! We are intimidated by our circumstances, distracted from your purposes, drowning in doubts and fears. We are presumptuous about your will, belittling others and magnifying ourselves. We envy the blessings of others, secretly despising their dreams. We have hardened our hearts to the suffering of our brothers and sisters. Lord Jesus, search our hearts, lift us from sin, and help us to walk with you in faith, humility, and selfless love. Amen.
SCRIPTURE Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28
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