Voice: Shivdas
Today is Monday, 15th of September. Take a moment to be still in His presence.
We pray:
Almighty and everlasting Father,
we thank you that you have brought us safely to the beginning of this day.
Keep us from falling into sin or running into danger;
order us in all our doings;
and guide us to do always what is right in your eyes:
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Psalm 123
To you I lift up my eyes,
O you who are enthroned in the heavens!
2 Behold, as the eyes of servants
look to the hand of their master,
as the eyes of a maidservant
to the hand of her mistress,
so our eyes look to the Lord our God,
till he has mercy upon us.
3 Have mercy upon us, O Lord, have mercy upon us,
for we have had more than enough of contempt.
4 Our soul has had more than enough
of the scorn of those who are at ease,
of the contempt of the proud.
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.
Proverbs 25:11-14
11 A word fitly spoken
is like apples of gold in a setting of silver.
12 Like a gold ring or an ornament of gold
is a wise reprover to a listening ear.
13 Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest
is a faithful messenger to those who send him;
he refreshes the soul of his masters.
14 Like clouds and wind without rain
is a man who boasts of a gift he does not give.
This is the Word of the Lord
Thanks be to God
Golden Words
Tracking a minimum of 10,000 steps a day has become a health goal for many. But did you know that, on average, a person speaks anywhere between 7,000 to 20,000 words daily? The number grows even larger if we count the words that never leave our lips—the ones that stay in our minds, some sitting right on the tip of our tongue. And of course, we must not forget the words we type on our social messaging apps. And some sitting right on the tip of our fingers which stayed there because of better judgment.
Walking may benefit us personally, but words carry an impact that reaches far beyond ourselves. The writer of Proverbs puts it beautifully:
“A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.” (Prov. 25:11)
Picture it—an apple of gold framed by silver ornament. That’s what a well-timed word looks like. The right word, spoken in the right tone, at the right time, can go a long way to encourage and strengthen another.
But it’s not only words of encouragement. Words that lovingly correct or redirect can also bring life. Most of us can recall how a firm but caring word once helped us change course for the better.
Proverbs also gives another image: “Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest is a faithful messenger to those who send him; he refreshes the soul of his masters.” (Prov. 25:13) In ancient Israel, snow was rare during harvest, yet mountain snow could be brought down to cool drinks. It was refreshing and life-restoring. In the same way, a faithful messenger brings relief, joy, and confidence to those who depend on him.
On the other hand, “Like clouds and wind without rain is a man who boasts of a gift he does not give.” (Prov. 25:14) Promises without delivery are like dark clouds that never release the rain. They raise expectations but bring only disappointment.
So think about the power of our words—our witness. Every day brings opportunities to be His messengers of good news.
Be sensitive to the Spirit’s prompting:
- A word fitly spoken.
- A word of correction or redirection.
- The faithful task of carrying His Word to someone.
And here’s a simple reminder: don’t over-promise and under-deliver.
Speak when you should. Stay silent when wisdom says so.
May your words today bring golden moments to others, refresh weary souls, and bring delight to the Lord.
We join in this Prayer of St. Thomas Aquinas (1225-1274)
Grant me, O Lord my God,
a mind to know you,
a heart to seek you,
wisdom to find you,
conduct pleasing to you,
faithful perseverance in waiting for you,
and a hope of finally embracing you. Amen.
In closing, be blessed by this song, Speak Life by TobyMac
Some days life feels perfect
Other days, it just ain’t workin’
The good, the bad, the right, the wrong
And everything in between
Yo it’s crazy, amazing
We can turn our heart through the words we say
Mountains crumble with every syllable
Hope can live or die
So speak life, speak life
To the deadest darkest night
Speak life, speak life
When the sun won’t shine and you don’t know why
Look into the eyes of the broken hearted
Watch them come alive as soon as you speak hope
You speak love, you speak
Some days the tongue gets twisted
Other day my thoughts just fall apart
I do, I don’t, I will, I won’t
It’s like I’m drowning in the deep
Well, it’s crazy to imagine
Words from my lips as the arms of compassion
Mountains crumble with every syllable
Hope can live or die
So speak life, speak life
To the deadest darkest night
Speak life, speak life
When the sun won’t shine and you don’t know why
Look into the eyes of the broken hearted
Watch them come alive as soon as you speak hope
You speak love, you speak
Lift your head a little higher
Spread the love like fire
Hope will fall like rain
When you speak life with the words you say
Raise your thoughts a little higher
Use your words to inspire
Joy will fall like rain when you speak life with the things you say
Lift your head a little higher
Spread the love like fire
Hope will fall like rain
When you speak life with the words you say
So speak life, speak life
To the deadest darkest night
Speak life, speak life
When the sun won’t shine and you don’t know why
Look into the eyes of the broken hearted
Watch them come alive as soon as you speak hope
You speak love, you speak
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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