Voice: Shivdas
Today is Monday, 3rd of November.
We pray:
Almighty and everlasting Father,
we thank you that you have brought us safely to the beginning of this day and the start of another week.
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 146
Praise the Lord!
Praise the Lord, O my soul!
2 I will praise the Lord as long as I live;
I will sing praises to my God while I have my being.
3 Put not your trust in princes,
in a son of man, in whom there is no salvation.
4 When his breath departs, he returns to the earth;
on that very day his plans perish.
5 Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob,
whose hope is in the Lord his God,
6 who made heaven and earth,
the sea, and all that is in them,
who keeps faith forever;
7 who executes justice for the oppressed,
who gives food to the hungry.
The Lord sets the prisoners free;
8 the Lord opens the eyes of the blind.
The Lord lifts up those who are bowed down;
the Lord loves the righteous.
9 The Lord watches over the sojourners;
he upholds the widow and the fatherless,
but the way of the wicked he brings to ruin.
10 The Lord will reign forever,
your God, O Zion, to all generations.
Praise the Lord!
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.
Isaiah 1
Wash yourselves; make yourselves clean;
remove the evil of your deeds from before my eyes;
cease to do evil,
17 learn to do good;
seek justice,
correct oppression;
bring justice to the fatherless,
plead the widow’s cause.
18 “Come now, let us reason together, says the Lord:
though your sins are like scarlet,
they shall be as white as snow;
though they are red like crimson,
they shall become like wool.
19 If you are willing and obedient,
you shall eat the good of the land;
20 but if you refuse and rebel,
you shall be eaten by the sword;
for the mouth of the Lord has spoken.”
This is the Word of the Lord
Thanks be to God
Learn to do good
Issues of justice are of paramount importance to God. In our age of individualism, we tend to be more conscious of our own personal sins. But in previous ages, people lived more communally — the individual found his or her identity in relationship with others. It is not surprising then that in this passage, and throughout Scripture, God is deeply concerned with how we treat those who are weak — the orphans, widows, and oppressed.
In our own times, we may speak of bullying in schools. But bullying happens among adults too — in homes, workplaces, and even within the Church. It can take subtle forms: those in power quietly using their authority to put others down; or the less powerful using gossip and slander to tear others down.
But God sees. And this is our hope — that He will one day bring redress and judge rightly. Meanwhile, we ask that God will give us hearts of love and compassion, always seeking to help those less fortunate than ourselves.
Look around you. Is there someone whom you may have been unjust towards? It could be a family member, a classmate, a domestic helper, a colleague, or someone under your authority.
Issues of injustice can often be subtle. Sometimes, we are not even sure if we have abused our influence.
Therefore God invites us to “reason together” with Him (Isaiah 1:18). He calls us to dialogue and reflect — to find clarity and conviction as to how we may have sinned against Him and others.
If a cloth is stained with scarlet or red dye, it is almost impossible to make it white and woolly soft again. But God can. He can restore us fully — “though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow.”
And so we return to Micah 6:8, one of the most succinct and powerful summaries of true faith and godly living:
“He has shown you, O man, what is good;
and what does the Lord require of you
but to do justice, and to love mercy,
and to walk humbly with your God.” — Micah 6:8
May our hearts and deeds be marked by these qualities — justice, mercy, and humility before our God.
We end with this Collect :
Merciful God,
you are righteous and love justice:
stir the hearts of your people that,
rejoicing in our diversity,
we may repent of the wrongs of the past,
and, by your grace, seek the peaceable kingdom of your Son,
our Saviour Jesus Christ,
who lives and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever. Amen.
In closing, be blessed by this song, Sermon On The Mount by April Cheah
Blessed are the poor in spirit
Theirs is the kingdom of God
Blessed are the grieving acquainted with tears
For they will find Him near
Blessed are the meek and gentle
They shall inherit the earth
Blessed are the starving for justice and light
They shall be satisfied
Cause us to seek first Your kingdom
Teach us to carry Your peace
That we’ll be called children of God most high
All those who seek will find
All those who seek will find
Blessed are the mercy givers
They will receive it in turn
Blessed are hearts that are pure
They will see Your risen reality
Stir us to love like You love us
Free us to give what we keep
Knowing our Father sees the secret things
Our treasure is in the King
Our treasure is in the King
Lord speak to my worries and help cut me free
Of this bondage to comfort and vanity
When I see You again on that one final day will You know me
I want to know You
Will You know me
Help me know You
Blessed are the peacemakers
They are Yours for You call and they come
Those blessed to suffer for righteousness’ sake
Your kingdom is theirs to partake
Lead us to walk with the suffering
Restore us to choose the harder road
That we will hear and do the word of Christ
Your way alone leads to life
Your way alone leads to life
Cause us to seek first Your kingdom
Teach us to carry Your peace
That we’ll be called children of God most high
All those who seek will find
Treasures where You are cannot be destroyed
And Your way alone leads to life
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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