Morning Prayer and Worship

Ben Ward

Join me, Ben Ward, as we pray, sing and worship together. We'll read a Psalm and Scripture passage from the Daily Office in the Book of Common Prayer. We'll also say the Apostles' Creed and Lord's Prayer as we pray for ourselves and others and give thanks to Jesus. Monday through Friday from Mobile, Alabama, USA. read less
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Grateful – Morning Prayer for Lent
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Grateful – Morning Prayer for Lent
It’s The Fourth Tuesday in Lent in the Church Calendar. March 21, 2023. This week we are following the Daily Office lectionary with an episode Monday through Friday. Praying today for Nishah in Dubai. Our general order and lectionary comes from the Book of Common Prayer Daily Office. We’ll sing “Grateful” by Stephanie Osorio and me. We’ll read Psalm 100 followed by the Gloria Patri. We’ll say the Lord’s Prayer and the Collect of the Day. We’ll then have a time of prompted prayer. If you have a prayer request please submit it here. Sign up here for the email list. Visit Patreon to give and support Morning Prayer monthly. Go to PayPal to give a one-time gift. Art: Seascape, 1879, Pierre-Auguste Renoir Collect of the Day - Fourth Sunday in Lent - Gracious Father, whose blessed Son Jesus Christ came down from heaven to be the true bread which gives life to the world: Evermore give us this bread, that he may live in us, and we in him; who lives and reigns with you and
Grateful – Morning Prayer for Lent
Yesterday
Grateful – Morning Prayer for Lent
It’s The Fourth Tuesday in Lent in the Church Calendar. March 21, 2023. This week we are following the Daily Office lectionary with an episode Monday through Friday. Praying today for Nishah in Dubai. Our general order and lectionary comes from the Book of Common Prayer Daily Office. We’ll sing “Grateful” by Stephanie Osorio and me. We’ll read Psalm 100 followed by the Gloria Patri. We’ll say the Lord’s Prayer and the Collect of the Day. We’ll then have a time of prompted prayer. If you have a prayer request please submit it here. Sign up here for the email list. Visit Patreon to give and support Morning Prayer monthly. Go to PayPal to give a one-time gift. Art: Seascape, 1879, Pierre-Auguste Renoir Collect of the Day - Fourth Sunday in Lent - Gracious Father, whose blessed Son Jesus Christ came down from heaven to be the true bread which gives life to the world: Evermore give us this bread, that he may live in us, and we in him; who lives and reigns with you and
I Am Your Beloved – Morning Prayer for Lent
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I Am Your Beloved – Morning Prayer for Lent
It’s The Fourth Monday in Lent in the Church Calendar. March 20, 2023. This week we are following the Daily Office lectionary with an episode Monday through Friday. Praying today for Allie in Arkansas, USA. Our general order and lectionary comes from the Book of Common Prayer Daily Office. We’ll sing “I Am Your Beloved” by Brandon Lake and Jonathan David Helser. We’ll read Psalm 89:1-18 followed by the Gloria Patri. We’ll say the Lord’s Prayer and the Collect of the Day. We’ll then have a time of prompted prayer. If you have a prayer request please submit it here. Sign up here for the email list. Visit Patreon to give and support Morning Prayer monthly. Go to PayPal to give a one-time gift. Art: William Henry Holmes, Autumn Tangle, 1920, watercolor, Smithsonian American Art Museum Collect of the Day - Fourth Sunday in Lent - Gracious Father, whose blessed Son Jesus Christ came down from heaven to be the true bread which gives life to the world: Evermore give us th
Podcast schedule update for March 13-17, 2023
13-03-2023
Podcast schedule update for March 13-17, 2023
Hi Everyone! Wanted you to know I’m taking a rest this week from the podcast. Thanks for your understanding and I’ll be back soon.  There are over 360 episodes available to go back and hear. Check a few out this week! benwardmusic.com/podcast
You’ll Come – Morning Prayer for Lent
10-03-2023
You’ll Come – Morning Prayer for Lent
It’s The Second Friday in Lent in the Church Calendar. March 10, 2023. This week we are following the Daily Office lectionary with an episode Monday through Friday. Praying today for Hannah in Nashville, Tennessee, USA. Our general order and lectionary comes from the Book of Common Prayer Daily Office. We’ll sing “You’ll Come” by Brooke Ligertwood. We’ll read Psalm 69:1-23, 31-38 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Gospel reading is John 5:30-47 . We’ll say the Apostles’ Creed, the Lord’s Prayer, and the Collect of the Day. We’ll then have a time of prompted prayer. If you have a prayer request please submit it here. Sign up here for the email list. Visit Patreon to give and support Morning Prayer monthly. Go to PayPal to give a one-time gift. Art: Alma Thomas, Red Abstraction, 1959, oil on canvas, Smithsonian American Art Museum Collect of the Day - Second Sunday in Lent, Rite Two - O God, whose glory it is always to have mercy: Be gracious to all who have gone ast
You Will Be Astonished – Morning Prayer for Lent
09-03-2023
You Will Be Astonished – Morning Prayer for Lent
It’s The Second Thursday in Lent in the Church Calendar. March 9, 2023. This week we are following the Daily Office lectionary with an episode Monday through Friday. Praying today for Seth in Austin, Texas, USA. Our general order and lectionary comes from the Book of Common Prayer Daily Office. We’ll sing “I Need You Lord” by me. We’ll read Psalm 71 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Gospel reading is John 5:19-29 . We’ll say the Apostles’ Creed, the Lord’s Prayer, and the Collect of the Day. We’ll then have a time of prompted prayer. If you have a prayer request please submit it here. Sign up here for the email list. Visit Patreon to give and support Morning Prayer monthly. Go to PayPal to give a one-time gift. Art: Alma Thomas, The Eclipse, 1970, acrylic on canvas, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Collect of the Day - Second Sunday in Lent, Rite Two - O God, whose glory it is always to have mercy: Be gracious to all who have gone astray from your ways, and bring
You Conquer My Darkness – Morning Prayer for Lent
08-03-2023
You Conquer My Darkness – Morning Prayer for Lent
It’s The Second Wednesday in Lent in the Church Calendar. March 8, 2023. This week we are following the Daily Office lectionary with an episode Monday through Friday. Praying today for Emily in Mobile, Alabama, USA. Our general order and lectionary comes from the Book of Common Prayer Daily Office. We’ll sing “Day Over Night” by me. We’ll read Psalm 72 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Gospel reading is John 5:1-18 . We’ll say the Apostles’ Creed, the Lord’s Prayer, and the Collect of the Day. We’ll then have a time of prompted prayer. If you have a prayer request please submit it here. Sign up here for the email list. Visit Patreon to give and support Morning Prayer monthly. Go to PayPal to give a one-time gift. Art: Chiura Obata, El Capitán, 1931, color woodcut on paper, Smithsonian American Art Museum Collect of the Day - Second Sunday in Lent, Rite Two - O God, whose glory it is always to have mercy: Be gracious to all who have gone astray from your ways, and
Taste and See – Morning Prayer for Lent
07-03-2023
Taste and See – Morning Prayer for Lent
We’re remembering Perpetua and her Companions, Martyrs at Carthage, 202 in the Church Calendar. March 7, 2023. This week we are following the Daily Office lectionary with an episode Monday through Friday. Praying today for Stacey in Tennessee, USA. Our general order and lectionary comes from the Book of Common Prayer Daily Office. We’ll sing “O Taste and See” by Brian Johnson and Jenn Johnson. We’ll read Psalm 34:1-8 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Scripture lesson is Hebrews 10:32-39 . We’ll say the Apostles’ Creed, the Lord’s Prayer, and the Collect of the Day. We’ll then have a time of prompted prayer. If you have a prayer request please submit it here. Sign up here for the email list. Visit Patreon to give and support Morning Prayer monthly. Go to PayPal to give a one-time gift. Art: fulfillingthepromises.com Collect of the Day - Perpetua and her Companions, Martyrs at Carthage, 202, Rite Two - O God the King of saints, you strengthened your servants Perpetu
There’s a Wideness – Morning Prayer for Lent
06-03-2023
There’s a Wideness – Morning Prayer for Lent
It’s The Second Monday in Lent in the Church Calendar. March 6, 2023. This week we are following the Daily Office lectionary with an episode Monday through Friday. Praying today for Jonathan in Arlington, Texas, USA. Our general order and lectionary comes from the Book of Common Prayer Daily Office. We’ll sing “There’s a Wideness” by Fredrick Faber and me. We’ll read Psalms 56 and 57 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Gospel reading is John 4:27-42 . We’ll say the Apostles’ Creed, the Lord’s Prayer, and the Collect of the Day. We’ll then have a time of prompted prayer. If you have a prayer request please submit it here. Sign up here for the email list. Visit Patreon to give and support Morning Prayer monthly. Go to PayPal to give a one-time gift. Art: Gene Davis, Hot Beat, 1964, acrylic on canvas, Smithsonian American Art Museum Collect of the Day - Second Sunday in Lent, Rite Two - O God, whose glory it is always to have mercy: Be gracious to all who have gone ast
A Thousand Tongues – Morning Prayer for Lent
03-03-2023
A Thousand Tongues – Morning Prayer for Lent
We’re celebrating John and Charles Wesley in the Church Calendar. March 3, 2023. This week we are following the Daily Office lectionary with an episode Monday through Friday. Praying today for Tatiana in England. Our general order and lectionary comes from the Book of Common Prayer Daily Office. We’ll sing “O For a Thousand Tongues” by Charles Wesley and Lowell Mason. We’ll read Psalm 98:1-4 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Gospel reading is Luke 9:2-6 . We’ll say the Apostles’ Creed, the Lord’s Prayer, and the Collect of the Day. We’ll then have a time of prompted prayer. If you have a prayer request please submit it here. Sign up here for the email list. Visit Patreon to give and support Morning Prayer monthly. Go to PayPal to give a one-time gift. Art: George McNeil, They Like to Dance, 1983 Collect of the Day - John and Charles Wesley, Priests, 1791, 1788, Rite Two - Lord God, you inspired your servants John and Charles Wesley with burning zeal for the sancti
Always Amazing – Morning Prayer for Lent
02-03-2023
Always Amazing – Morning Prayer for Lent
It’s The First Thursday in Lent in the Church Calendar. March 2, 2023. This week we are following the Daily Office lectionary with an episode Monday through Friday. Praying today for Manuel Montez in Houston, Texas, USA. Our general order and lectionary comes from the Book of Common Prayer Daily Office. We’ll sing “Always Amazing” by me. We’ll read Psalm 50 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Gospel reading is John 3:16-21 . We’ll say the Apostles’ Creed, the Lord’s Prayer, and the Collect of the Day. We’ll then have a time of prompted prayer. If you have a prayer request please submit it here. Sign up here for the email list. Visit Patreon to give and support Morning Prayer monthly. Go to PayPal to give a one-time gift. Art: George Morrison, Untitled (Blue Painting), 1958 Collect of the Day - First Sunday in Lent, Rite Two - Almighty God, whose blessed Son was led by the Spirit to be tempted by Satan: Come quickly to help us who are assaulted by many temptations; a
Remember Your Word – Morning Prayer for Lent
01-03-2023
Remember Your Word – Morning Prayer for Lent
It’s The First Wednesday in Lent in the Church Calendar. March 1, 2023. This week we are following the Daily Office lectionary with an episode Monday through Friday. Praying today for family and friends of John Wesley Holt in Mobile, Alabama, USA. Our general order and lectionary comes from the Book of Common Prayer Daily Office. We’ll sing “Hungry” by Kathryn Scott. We’ll read Psalm 119:49-72 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Gospel reading is John 2:23-3:15 . We’ll say the Apostles’ Creed, the Lord’s Prayer, and the Collect of the Day. We’ll then have a time of prompted prayer. If you have a prayer request please submit it here. Sign up here for the email list. Visit Patreon to give and support Morning Prayer monthly. Go to PayPal to give a one-time gift. Art: Reuben Tam, The Shores of Light, 1960 Collect of the Day - First Sunday in Lent, Rite Two - Almighty God, whose blessed Son was led by the Spirit to be tempted by Satan: Come quickly to help us who are ass
I Need You – Morning Prayer for Lent
28-02-2023
I Need You – Morning Prayer for Lent
It’s The First Tuesday in Lent in the Church Calendar. February 28, 2023. This week we are following the Daily Office lectionary with an episode Monday through Friday. Praying today for Kristy in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Our general order and lectionary comes from the Book of Common Prayer Daily Office. We’ll sing “I Need You Lord” by me. We’ll read Psalm 45 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Gospel reading is John 2:13-22 . We’ll say the Apostles’ Creed, the Lord’s Prayer, and the Collect of the Day. We’ll then have a time of prompted prayer. If you have a prayer request please submit it here. Sign up here for the email list. Visit Patreon to give and support Morning Prayer monthly. Go to PayPal to give a one-time gift. Art: Emilio Cruz, Angola's Dreams Grasp Finger Tips, 1973 Collect of the Day - First Sunday in Lent, Rite Two - Almighty God, whose blessed Son was led by the Spirit to be tempted by Satan: Come quickly to help us who are assaulted by many
Come Thou Fount – Morning Prayer for Lent
27-02-2023
Come Thou Fount – Morning Prayer for Lent
It’s The First Monday in Lent in the Church Calendar. February 27, 2023. This week we are following the Daily Office lectionary with an episode Monday through Friday. Praying today for Stella in Nigeria. Our general order and lectionary comes from the Book of Common Prayer Daily Office. We’ll sing “Come Thou Fount” by John Wyeth and Robert Robinson. We’ll read Psalms 41 and 52 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Gospel reading is John 2:1-12 . We’ll say the Apostles’ Creed, the Lord’s Prayer, and the Collect of the Day. We’ll then have a time of prompted prayer. If you have a prayer request please submit it here. Sign up here for the email list. Visit Patreon to give and support Morning Prayer monthly. Go to PayPal to give a one-time gift. Art: Loïs Mailou Jones, Textile Design for Cretonne, 1928 Collect of the Day - First Sunday in Lent, Rite Two - Almighty God, whose blessed Son was led by the Spirit to be tempted by Satan: Come quickly to help us who are assaulte
O Come to the Altar – Morning Prayer for Lent
24-02-2023
O Come to the Altar – Morning Prayer for Lent
Celebrating Saint Matthias the Apostle in the Church Calendar. February 24, 2023. This week we are following the Daily Office lectionary with an episode Monday through Friday. Praying today for Raza and Kashif in Pakistan. Our general order and lectionary comes from the Book of Common Prayer Daily Office. We’ll sing “O Come to the Altar” by Chris Brown, Mack Brock, Steven Furtick, and Wade Joye. We’ll read Psalm 15 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Gospel reading is John 15:1, 6-16 . We’ll say the Apostles’ Creed, the Lord’s Prayer, and the Collect of the Day. We’ll then have a time of prompted prayer. If you have a prayer request please submit it here. Sign up here for the email list. Visit Patreon to give and support Morning Prayer monthly. Go to PayPal to give a one-time gift. Art: Hale Woodruff, Georgia Landscape, circa 1934-35, Oil Painting Collect of the Day - Saint Matthias, Rite Two - Almighty God, who in the place of Judas chose your faithful servant Matt
Remember – Morning Prayer for Lent
23-02-2023
Remember – Morning Prayer for Lent
Celebrating Polycarp, Bishop and Martyr of Smyrna, 156 in the Church Calendar. February 23, 2023. This week we are following the Daily Office lectionary with an episode Monday through Friday. Praying today for Erika in Canada. Our general order and lectionary comes from the Book of Common Prayer Daily Office. We’ll sing “Give Thanks” by Henry Smith. We’ll read Psalm 116:10-17 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our scripture lesson is Revelation 2:8-11 . We’ll say the Apostles’ Creed, the Lord’s Prayer, and the Collect of the Day. We’ll then have a time of prompted prayer. If you have a prayer request please submit it here. Sign up here for the email list. Visit Patreon to give and support Morning Prayer monthly. Go to PayPal to give a one-time gift. Art: Twilight, c. 1926, Hale Woodruff Collect of the Day - Polycarp, Bishop and Martyr of Smyrna, 156, Rite Two - O God, the maker of heaven and earth, you gave your venerable servant, the holy and gentle Polycarp, boldness
Ash Wednesday – Morning Prayer for Lent
22-02-2023
Ash Wednesday – Morning Prayer for Lent
This is Ash Wednesday in the Church Calendar. February 22, 2023. This week we are following the Daily Office lectionary with an episode Monday through Friday. Praying today for Lilah in Auburn, Alabama, USA. Our general order and lectionary comes from the Book of Common Prayer Daily Office. We’ll sing “Desert Song” by Brooke Ligertwood. We’ll read Psalms 32 and 143 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Gospel reading is Luke 18:9-14 . We’ll say the Apostles’ Creed, the Lord’s Prayer, and the Collect of the Day. We’ll then have a time of prompted prayer. If you have a prayer request please submit it here. Sign up here for the email list. Visit Patreon to give and support Morning Prayer monthly. Go to PayPal to give a one-time gift. Art: Sam Gilliam, Shoot Six, 1965 Collect of the Day - Ash Wednesday, Rite Two - Almighty and everlasting God, you hate nothing you have made and forgive the sins of all who are penitent: Create and make in us new and contrite hearts, that w
Rest On Us – Morning Prayer for Epiphany
21-02-2023
Rest On Us – Morning Prayer for Epiphany
This is The Last Tuesday After the Epiphany in the Church Calendar. February 21, 2023. This week we are following the Daily Office lectionary with an episode Monday through Friday. Praying today for Lainey in Dothan, Alabama, USA. Our general order and lectionary comes from the Book of Common Prayer Daily Office. We’ll sing “Rest On Us” by Brandon Lake, Elyssa Smith, Harvest Bashta, Jonathan Jay, Rebekah White, and Tony Brown. We’ll read Psalms 26 and 28 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Gospel reading is John 1:19-28 . We’ll say the Apostles’ Creed, the Lord’s Prayer, and the Collect of the Day. We’ll then have a time of prompted prayer. If you have a prayer request please submit it here. Sign up here for the email list. Visit Patreon to give and support Morning Prayer monthly. Go to PayPal to give a one-time gift. Art: Alma Thomas, Pansies in Washington, 1969, acrylic on canvas Collect of the Day - Last Sunday after the Epiphany, Rite Two - O God, who before the
The Word was God – Morning Prayer for Epiphany
20-02-2023
The Word was God – Morning Prayer for Epiphany
This is The Last Monday After the Epiphany in the Church Calendar. February 20, 2023. This week we are following the Daily Office lectionary with an episode Monday through Friday. Praying today for Erika in Canada. Our general order and lectionary comes from the Book of Common Prayer Daily Office. We’ll sing “New Wine” by Brooke Ligertwood. We’ll read Psalm 25 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Gospel reading is John 1:1-18 . We’ll say the Apostles’ Creed, the Lord’s Prayer, and the Collect of the Day. We’ll then have a time of prompted prayer. If you have a prayer request please submit it here. Sign up here for the email list. Visit Patreon to give and support Morning Prayer monthly. Go to PayPal to give a one-time gift. Art: Constellation 1 (acrylic on canvas) by Adria Arch Collect of the Day - Last Sunday after the Epiphany, Rite Two - O God, who before the passion of your only-begotten Son revealed his glory upon the holy mountain: Grant to us that we, beholdin
I’ll sing right back to You – Morning Prayer for Epiphany
17-02-2023
I’ll sing right back to You – Morning Prayer for Epiphany
This is The Sixth Friday After the Epiphany in the Church Calendar. February 17, 2023. This week we are following the Daily Office lectionary with an episode Monday through Friday. Praying today for Gregor in the Netherlands. Our general order and lectionary comes from the Book of Common Prayer Daily Office. We’ll sing “The Way You Do” by Stephanie Osorio and me. We’ll read Psalm 102 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Gospel reading is Mark 12:28-34 . We’ll say the Apostles’ Creed, the Lord’s Prayer, and the Collect of the Day. We’ll then have a time of prompted prayer. If you have a prayer request please submit it here. Sign up here for the email list. Visit Patreon to give and support Morning Prayer monthly. Go to PayPal to give a one-time gift. Art: Squares with Concentric Circles by Vassily Kandinsky, 1913 Collect of the Day - Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany, Rite Two - O God, the strength of all who put their trust in you: Mercifully accept our prayers; and be
Ever Be On My Lips  – Morning Prayer for Epiphany
16-02-2023
Ever Be On My Lips  – Morning Prayer for Epiphany
This is The Sixth Thursday After the Epiphany in the Church Calendar. February 16, 2023. This week we are following the Daily Office lectionary with an episode Monday through Friday. Praying today for Rutielle in Brazil. Our general order and lectionary comes from the Book of Common Prayer Daily Office. We’ll sing “Ever Be” by Bobby Strand, Chris Greely, Gabriel Wilson, and Kalley Heiligenthal. We’ll read Psalm 105:1-22 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Gospel reading is Mark 12:13-27 . We’ll say the Apostles’ Creed, the Lord’s Prayer, and the Collect of the Day. We’ll then have a time of prompted prayer. If you have a prayer request please submit it here. Sign up here for the email list. Visit Patreon to give and support Morning Prayer monthly. Go to PayPal to give a one-time gift. Art: Persimmon Tree, Sakai Hōitsu, Japanese, 1816 Collect of the Day - Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany, Rite Two O God, the strength of all who put their trust in you: Mercifully ac