Voice: Li Huan
Today is Wednesday, 27th of August. Let us pause to gather our scattered thoughts and focus our spirit on His presence.
Let us humbly confess our sins to Almighty God.
Almighty and most merciful Father,
we have erred and strayed from your ways like lost sheep.
We have followed too much the devices and desires
of our own hearts.
We have offended against your holy laws.
We have left undone those things which we ought to have done,
and we have done those things which we ought not
to have done; and apart from your grace, there is no health in us.
O Lord, have mercy upon us.
Spare all those who confess their faults.
Restore all those who are penitent, according to your promises
declared to all people in Christ Jesus our Lord.
And grant, O most merciful Father, for his sake,
that we may now live a godly, righteous, and sober life,
to the glory of your holy Name. Amen.
We read Psalm 77:10-15
Then I said, “I will appeal to this,
to the years of the right hand of the Most High.”
11 I will remember the deeds of the Lord;
yes, I will remember your wonders of old.
12 I will ponder all your work,
and meditate on your mighty deeds.
13 Your way, O God, is holy.
What god is great like our God?
14 You are the God who works wonders;
you have made known your might among the peoples.
15 You with your arm redeemed your people,
the children of Jacob and Joseph.
16 When the waters saw you, O God,
when the waters saw you, they were afraid;
indeed, the deep trembled.
17 The clouds poured out water;
the skies gave forth thunder;
your arrows flashed on every side.
18 The crash of your thunder was in the whirlwind;
your lightnings lighted up the world;
the earth trembled and shook.
19 Your way was through the sea,
your path through the great waters;
yet your footprints were unseen.
20You led your people like a flock
by the hand of Moses and Aaron.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit:
as It was in the beginning, is
now, and shall be forever. Amen.
Recollection is an ancient spiritual practice of remembering what God has done in the past. The psalmist once declared:
“I will remember the deeds of the Lord;
yes, I will remember your wonders of old.
I will ponder all your work,
and meditate on your mighty deeds.”
Here the psalmist speaks with intention—choosing to recall and dwell upon the works of God. In this particular psalm, he reflects on God’s mighty power over nature, especially in the miraculous crossing of the Red Sea.
This discipline of recollection has long strengthened God’s people, helping them anchor their “present” in the faithfulness of the past.
Our present moment is often limited—by circumstances, by our emotions, or even by spiritual and mental struggles. Though God is always present with us, there are seasons when His presence feels hidden, and His assurance seems far away.
Think of those who are physically unwell, terminally ill, or burdened by the effects of aging. Or those who are walking through the valley of grief. In such times, people can be so drained that they struggle to sense the goodness and love of God.
This is where recollection becomes a gift. We hold fast to God’s past deeds and promises. For some, this may mean remembering what He has recently done in their own lives. For others, it is turning to Scripture to recall His mighty works throughout history and what they reveal about who He is.
Even Jesus practised recollection. When He faced the devil’s temptations in the wilderness, He recalled and stood upon God’s Word. And He commanded us to remember Him whenever we break bread. Again and again, the New Testament writers call believers to remember what Christ has accomplished on the cross and to recall the significance of their baptism.
When we recollect, we are no longer bound only to the “now.” We reach back into the deep reservoir of God’s faithfulness—whether from our own journey or the testimony of God’s people across generations. The songs we sing, the hymns we cherish, the Scriptures we read—all carry the memory of God’s mighty acts. Each time we worship, we recollect.
The Christian life is therefore not lived in thin fragments of passing moments. It is a rich, layered life, grounded in the God who was, who is, and who is to come. Your past, together with the lives of all the saints, rises in one great chorus of praise to the God who has done great things.
We end with this collect :
Heavenly Father, in you we live and move and have our being:
We humbly pray you so to guide and govern us by your Holy Spirit,
that in all the cares and occupations of our life we may not forget you,
but may remember that we are ever walking in your sight;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN.
Be blessed by this beautiful rendition of the classic hymn, A Mighty Fortress
A mighty Fortress is our God,
A Bulwark never failing;
Our Helper He amid the flood
Of mortal ills prevailing:
For still our ancient foe
Doth seek to work us woe;
His craft and power are great,
And, armed with cruel hate,
On earth is not his equal.
Did we in our own strength confide,
Our striving would be losing;
Were not the right Man on our side,
The Man of God’s own choosing:
Dost ask who that may be?
Christ Jesus, it is He;
Lord Sabaoth His Name,
From age to age the same,
And He must win the battle.
And though this world, with devils filled,
Should threaten to undo us,
We will not fear, for God hath willed
His truth to triumph through us:
The Prince of Darkness grim,
We tremble not for him;
His rage we can endure,
For lo! his doom is sure,
One little word shall fell him.
That Word above all earthly powers,
No thanks to them, abideth;
The Spirit and the gifts are ours
Through Him who with us sideth:
Let goods and kindred go,
This mortal life also;
The body they may kill:
God’s truth abideth still,
His Kingdom is forever.
Link to today’s Morning Office
About This Daily Devotion
This weekday devotion is drawn from the Morning Office and is part of a project initiated by Revd Canon Terry Wong, with contributions from clergy and members across various parishes. Each entry includes selected readings from the appointed Psalm and another Scripture passage, accompanied by a reflection and prayer. An audio option is also available, often ending with a hymn or song. We encourage you to both read and listen.
Our aim is to help Anglicans engage more deeply with our rich liturgical tradition, while meeting the devotional needs of today’s believers. This project began on Ash Wednesday 2025 and is offered on weekdays only.
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