Voice: Mylene
Today is Tuesday, 30th of December. As another year is nearing the end, may Christ, the true, the only light banish all darkness from our hearts and minds.
Psalm 111
Praise the Lord!
I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart,
in the company of the upright, in the congregation.
2 Great are the works of the Lord,
studied by all who delight in them.
3 Full of splendor and majesty is his work,
and his righteousness endures forever.
4 He has caused his wondrous works to be remembered;
the Lord is gracious and merciful.
5 He provides food for those who fear him;
he remembers his covenant forever.
6 He has shown his people the power of his works,
in giving them the inheritance of the nations.
7 The works of his hands are faithful and just;
all his precepts are trustworthy;
8 they are established forever and ever,
to be performed with faithfulness and uprightness.
9 He sent redemption to his people;
he has commanded his covenant forever.
Holy and awesome is his name!
10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;
all those who practice it have a good understanding.
His praise endures forever!
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.
Colossians 1: 15-20
15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. 16 For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. 17 And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together.18 And he is the head of the body, the church. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in everything he might be preeminent. 19 For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, 20 and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross.
This is the Word of the Lord
Thanks be to God
With all that we now know through modern science, one astonishing truth remains: the entire universe — from distant galaxies to the smallest particles within us — is made of the same basic material. The stars above and the cells within us share a common origin.
Everything you see — stars, trees, oceans, your body — is built from these same particles: quarks, leptons, photons , gluons etc.
The beauty and diversity in our world is of course, amazing. During these past weeks, some of you have vacationed abroad and enjoyed God’s creation. While they look so different from home, yet fundamentally what is local and what you see abroad are the same.
And these particles are held together by the same energy and physical laws.
“He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together.” (Colossians 1:17)
Science tells us what holds together; faith tells us who holds it together.
This scientific insight quietly echoes a deeper theological truth: that all creation is held together by one sustaining Word, and nothing exists apart from Him.
When we say that Jesus has come to save the world, it is not just limited to humanity. This includes the created order. He is the Creator. He is her true owner. And He wants to “reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven.”
This restoration of unity came with the price of the broken body of our Lord.
As one of our Church fathers has said, “The One who holds all things together chose to be broken, so that all things might be made whole.“
Created order is still messed up in many parts, here on earth and in the vast universe. Yet we look to the Greater and Redeemer, longing for the day when all will be renewed.
Meanwhile, consider the role you can play to be a good steward of His Creation. As we welcome a new year, pray that you will value and honor all that God has made. For Christ has come to reconcile all things to Himself, bringing redemption and peace to the world through the Cross.
We end with this ancient Celtic prayer:
Creator of the cosmos,
of eternity and time:
Be with us in this time
Saviour of the world,
healer of the nations:
Be with us in this place
Breath of all that lives,
of people near and far
Stir within our lives
Maker-Spirit-Son
God of here and now:
Be present in our worship,
that we may find new ways
to be present in your world.
Be blessed by this amazing song, So will I
God of creation
There at the start
Before the beginning of time
With no point of reference
You spoke to the dark
And fleshed out the wonder of light
And as You speak
A hundred billion galaxies are born
In the vapour of Your breath the planets form
If the stars were made to worship so will I
I can see Your heart in everything You’ve made
Every burning star
A signal fire of grace
If creation sings Your praises so will I
God of Your promise
You don’t speak in vain
No syllable empty or void
For once You have spoken
All nature and science
Follow the sound of Your voice
And as You speak
A hundred billion creatures catch Your breath
Evolving in pursuit of what You said
If it all reveals Your nature so will I
I can see Your heart in everything You say
Every painted sky
A canvas of Your grace
If creation still obeys You so will I
If the stars were made to worship so will I
If the mountains bow in reverence so will I
If the oceans roar Your greatness so will I
For if everything exists to lift You high so will I
If the wind goes where You send it so will I
If the rocks cry out in silence so will I
If the sum of all our praises still falls shy
Then we’ll sing again a hundred billion times
God of salvation
You chased down my heart
Through all of my failure and pride
On a hill You created
The light of the world
Abandoned in darkness to die
And as You speak
A hundred billion failures disappear
Where You lost Your life so I could find it here
If You left the grave behind You so will I
I can see Your heart in everything You’ve done
Every part designed in a work of art called love
If You gladly chose surrender so will I
I can see Your heart
Eight billion different ways
Every precious one
A child You died to save
If You gave Your life to love them so will I
Like You would again a hundred billion times
But what measure could amount to Your desire
You’re the One who never leaves the one behind
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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