Inspire and strengthen us, O Lord God, by Thy Holy Spirit, to seek Thy will and uphold Thine honour in all things; in the purity and joy of our homes, in the trust and fellowship of our common life, in daily service of the good; after the pattern and in the power of Thy Son our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

A wild flower sort of day on the shores of Loch Linnhe – Happy Monday, friends #ScotlandisNow #StormHour #photography #photooftheday #landscape #OutAndAboutScotland #landscapephotography @VisitScotland @ScotsMagazine #friends #ThePhotoHour #stvsnaps #beautiful pic.twitter.com/4zR9EYzpXW

— Mike Wood (@MikeMikwd) August 12, 2024

O God, who hast brought life and immortality to light by the gospel, and hast begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead: Make us steadfast and immovable in the faith, always abounding in the work of the Lord, who died for our sins and rose again, and now liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, world without end.

Easy. Like Sunday morning. pic.twitter.com/J0XHzTcSG8

— 🌳Tree-lined🌳lanes🌳 (@LanesTree) August 11, 2024

We pray Thee, Lord, Who art the author and giver of light, that Thou wouldest banish from us this day the shadows of evil, and shed upon us the bright beams of Thy loving-kindness; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

O renew our spirits and draw our hearts unto Thyself, that our work may not be to us a burden, but a delight; and give us such a mighty love to Thee as may sweeten our obedience.  O let us not serve Thee with the spirit of bondage as slaves, but with cheerfulness and gladness, delighting ourselves in Thee and rejoicing in Thy work.     

O Lord God, Who hast left unto us Thy holy Word  to be a lantern unto our feet, and a light unto our steps: give unto us all Thy Holy Spirit, that out of the same Word we may learn what is Thy eternal will, and frame our lives in all holy obedience to the same, to Thy honour and glory and increase of our faith; through Jesus Christ our Lord.     

–Frederick B. Macnutt, The prayer manual for private devotions or public use on divers occasions: Compiled from all sources ancient, medieval, and modern (A.R. Mowbray, 1951)

Almighty and everlasting God, who hast revealed thyself in all thy power through the incarnation of thy Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, and who dwellest in us by the working of thy Holy Spirit: Grant that we may, each in his several calling, profit from the operation of that one and the self-same Spirit whose gifts are manifold, to the glory of thy holy name, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, world without end.

O Lord Jesus Christ, who didst drive forth from the temple those who profaned the holy place, saying to them, My house shall be called the house of prayer: Make us so to love the habitation of thy house and the place where thy honour dwelleth, that with humility and godly fear we may draw near to worship thee; who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end.

Almighty and merciful God, it is only by your grace that your faithful people offer you true and laudable service: Grant that we may run without stumbling to obtain your heavenly promises; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.  Amen.

Let your merciful ears, O Lord,
be open to the prayers of your humble servants;
and that they may obtain their petitions
make them to ask such things as shall please you;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Amen.

Merveilleux paysage vaudois, Montreux 💙☀️🌺#vaud #suisse #switzerland pic.twitter.com/KSAKEeN8gc

— Délèze Dominique (@DelezeD) August 4, 2024

O God, the God of all goodness and all grace, Who art worthy of a greater love than we can give or understand: fill our hearts with such love toward Thee as may cast out all sloth and fear, that nothing may seem to us too hard to do or to suffer in obedience to Thee; and grant that in loving Thee we may become daily more like Thee, and may finally obtain the crown of life which Thou hast promised to them that love Thee; through Jesus Christ our Lord.   

–Frederick B. Macnutt, The prayer manual for private devotions or public use on divers occasions: Compiled from all sources ancient, medieval, and modern (A.R. Mowbray, 1951)  

Morning everyone hope you are well. Sunshine and showers. The road to Elterwater with the Langdales as a backdrop. Have a great day. #LakeDistrict @keswickbootco pic.twitter.com/97ZvLoECmX

— Rod Hutchinson (@lakesrhino) August 3, 2024

Almighty God, whose loving hand hath given us all that we possess: Grant us grace that we may honour thee with our substance, and, remembering the account which we must one day give, may be faithful stewards of thy bounty; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Keswick ❤️ pic.twitter.com/y982FVib49

— Dan Walker (@mrdanwalker) August 2, 2024

O God, who art faithful to thy people and dost not permit them to be tempted above that they are able, but with the temptation also makest a way of escape that they may be able to bear it: We humbly entreat thee to strengthen us thy servants with thy heavenly aid and keep us with thy continual protection; that we may evermore wait on thee, and never by any temptation be drawn away from thee; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Hello August#thursdayvibes #summer #1stAugust #NewMonth #grandrising #sunrise #weather #GoodVibesOnly #StormHour #jefinuist #outerhebrides #scotland pic.twitter.com/yivKWHK6U2

— DaliMach (@frenchscotjeff) August 1, 2024

Lord Christ, who for our sake didst become poor, though thou wast rich: Help us to use our money rightly, wisely, and generously, that, having used corruptible goods to thy glory, we may at last gain the inheritance incorruptible, where thou livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end.

—Student Prayer; A Book of Prayers for Students; A Devotional Diary, arranged by J. H. Oldham (London, SCM, 1937)

“The Falls of Williams River”
Once, a long time ago, the falls marked the extent of western US expansion; it then marked the northwest boundary of Botetourt County, Virginia.#AlmostHeaven #WestVirginia #Highlands #ThePhotoHour pic.twitter.com/detPHMNtZX

— Thomas R Fletcher (@ThomasRFletcher) July 31, 2024

Make us tender and compassionate towards those who are an overtaken by temptation, considering ourselves, how we have fallen in times past and may fall yet again.  Make us watchful and sober-minded, looking ever unto thee for grace to stand upright, and to persevere unto the end; through thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord.

Guten Morgen, habt alle einen schönen Tag.☀🍃 pic.twitter.com/52V8Uezpom

— Constanze Riegel (@ConstanzeRiegel) July 30, 2024

Almighty and everlasting God, you are always more ready to hear than we to pray, and to give more than we either desire or deserve: Pour down upon us the abundance of your mercy, forgiving us those things of which our conscience is afraid, and giving us those good things for which we are not worthy to ask, except through the merits and mediation of Jesus Christ our Savior; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Sunrise from Surfside this morning. What a beauty Travis Huffstetler! #scwx pic.twitter.com/FPpajSEOi2

— Ed Piotrowski (@EdPiotrowski) July 29, 2024

Almighty God,
who sent your Holy Spirit
to be the life and light of your Church:
open our hearts to the riches of your grace,
that we may bring forth the fruit of the Spirit
in love and joy and peace;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Amen.

It’s looking like a beautiful day in #Aberdeen today 🌞 I hope you all have a super Sunday 😁 pic.twitter.com/EUMd6e617T

— Natalie Hood (@NatalieAHood) July 28, 2024

O Lord, Who hast taught us that the way of man is not in himself, and hast mercifully promised to keep the feet of Thy saints: direct our thoughts and inspire our actions, we humbly pray Thee, to the good of Thy Church and the fulfillment of Thy eternal purpose; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

–Frederick B. Macnutt, The prayer manual for private devotions or public use on divers occasions: Compiled from all sources ancient, medieval, and modern (A.R. Mowbray, 1951)

🌞🌺 Schönes Wochenende 🌺🌞 pic.twitter.com/gb17i7XkpJ

— Brigitta Neurauter (@BrigittaNeurau2) July 27, 2024

Almighty Lord and everlasting God,
we beseech you to direct, sanctify and govern
both our hearts and bodies
in the ways of your laws
and the works of your commandments;
that through your most mighty protection, both here and ever,
we may be preserved in body and soul;
through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Amen.

The Fählensee in the Alpstein looking as smooth as glass #Switzerland 🇨🇭 pic.twitter.com/6lFlBxr8AG

— HikingSwitzerland (@HikingSchweiz) July 26, 2024

O Almighty and merciful Lord, who givest unto thy faithful people the Holy Spirit as a sure pledge of thy heavenly kingdom: Grant unto us this same Spirit, that he may bear witness with our spirit that we be thy children and heirs of thy kingdom; through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

"Sunrise over the Valley"#AlmostHeaven #WestVirginia #Highlands #StormHour #ThePhotoHour pic.twitter.com/RuBuv1x2RK

— Thomas R Fletcher (@ThomasRFletcher) July 25, 2024

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Today's art: The Multiplication of Bread and Fish – Van Limburg brothers https://t.co/adtpCwP3I5 pic.twitter.com/nkkmm5qezG

— Art and the Bible (@artbible) September 6, 2022

Keep me, O my God, from the great offence; quench in me all vain imaginations and sensual desires; sanctify and supply my heart with the dew of Thy Holy Spirit; refresh it with the streams of Thy grace, that it may bring forth fruit in due season, and not cumber the ground nor be cut off in Thy anger.     

05:00 this morning – Loch Shieldaig. pic.twitter.com/8qOCDyO6Tm

— Steve Carter (@HighlandRampage) July 24, 2024

O God, who hast given us not the spirit of bondage, but the Spirit of adoption into thy family: Grant us the witness of thy Spirit within our hearts, testifying that we are thy children; and give us that fellowship with the sufferings of Christ which shall end in our being glorified with him; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord.

I never get tired of these views! 🤩#Switzerland 🇨🇭 pic.twitter.com/LiXXu2ftQv

— HikingSwitzerland (@HikingSchweiz) July 22, 2024

Almighty God,
whose Son restored Mary Magdalene to health of mind and body
and called her to be a witness to his resurrection:
forgive our sins and heal us by your grace,
that we may serve you in the power of his risen life;
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Amen.

Grant to us, Lord, grace to hear Thy Word with devout attention, with deep reverence, and with a true desire both to practice what it commands and to obtain what it promises.  Imprint it upon our minds, and write it upon our hearts; and grant that, contemplating Thy glory in this bright mirror of Thy Gospel, we may be changed into the same image through Thy Spirit.     

–Frederick B. Macnutt, The prayer manual for private devotions or public use on divers occasions: Compiled from all sources ancient, medieval, and modern (A.R. Mowbray, 1951)

Let your merciful ears, O Lord, be open to the prayers of your humble servants; and, that we may receive what we ask, teach us by your Holy Spirit to ask only those things that are pleasing to you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the same Spirit lives and reigns for ever and ever.  Amen.

Beautiful sunrise over Downtown Charleston on this Friday morning! pic.twitter.com/hni3d1vHSG

— Joey Sovine Live 5 (@JoeySovine) July 19, 2024

Almighty God, who in thy Son Jesus Christ hast called us in from the bondage of sin to be servants of righteousness: Give us grace to yield our lives wholly to thine obedience; that, being made free from sin, we may have our fruit unto holiness, and hereafter may be made partakers of the life everlasting; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord.

Happy Thursday all! pic.twitter.com/db0cqyuqFX

— David Oxtaby (@Disc_light) July 18, 2024

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Today Jesus sends out the twelve apostles (Mk 6:7-13). In the original Greek, an "apostle" is one who is sent. All of us are are "sent" to do a certain mission in our lives. The most important part of that mission is remembering who sends us. A meditation: https://t.co/YLZ7HcHtGC pic.twitter.com/iKMe3qKS5E

— James Martin, SJ (@JamesMartinSJ) July 14, 2024

O Lord, take from me a careful heart in all worldly things, and grant that neither poverty oppress me and drive me to despair or falsehood, neither wealth nor prosperity lift me up to forget Thee or myself; but that in prosperity I may be thankful, and in adversity patient and humble.  Make me merry without lightness, sad without mistrust, sober without dullness, fearing Thee without desperation, trusting in Thee without presumption.

–Frederick B. Macnutt, The prayer manual for private devotions or public use on divers occasions: Compiled from all sources ancient, medieval, and modern (A.R. Mowbray, 1951)

It’s been a scorching summer! 🌞

While exploring the outdoors this summer, beat the heat and stay safe with these tips:

🌲 Take breaks

🌤️ Wear sunglasses, a hat and sunscreen

💧 Drink lots of water

🥜 Eat snacks and keep your energy replenished

Photo by Hannah Rugger pic.twitter.com/yF5qq5JKfw

— US Department of the Interior (@Interior) July 15, 2024