The Daily Office Podcast Friday Evening // January 16, 2026
Jan 16, 2026
This episode opens with a beautifully reflective Evening Prayer, inviting silence and confession. Andrew Russell dives into Psalms 39 and 41, exploring themes of human frailty and the importance of mercy. He shares powerful insights from Jeremiah 15 about prophetic suffering and God’s unwavering protection. The discussion also includes encouraging words from 2 Thessalonians, urging perseverance in good deeds. The service culminates in heartfelt prayers, including a poignant collect for the Baptism of Jesus and a touching reflection on the departed.
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Simplicity Of The Daily Office
- Evening Prayer frames worship as a simple, focused offering of scripture and prayer led by Andrew Russell.
- The service centers on Scripture, confession, psalms, and short scripture readings without added commentary.
Mortality Spurs Dependence On God
- Psalm 39 emphasizes human mortality and the brevity of life as reasons for trusting God.
- The psalmist moves from silence and inward pain to placing hope in God as the only true deliverer.
Mercy And Divine Sustenance
- Psalm 41 links mercy toward the poor with God's protection and healing for the afflicted.
- The psalmist testifies that God's favor sustains him despite enemies and betrayal by a close friend.
