The Daily Office Podcast Saturday Morning // November 15, 2025
Nov 15, 2025
Morning Prayer kicks off with a moment of reflection followed by an inspiring read of Psalm 40, highlighting themes of deliverance and gratitude. The narrative shifts to Judith 9, where a widow passionately prays for justice against oppressors. The discussion continues with a dramatic episode from Acts, detailing the rift between Paul and Barnabas and the introduction of Timothy to Paul's journey. The session wraps up with collective prayers, inviting listeners to share their own intercessions and thanksgivings, leaving a profound sense of community and faith.
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Structured Liturgy Guides Daily Prayer
- The podcast models a structured, communal pattern of prayer rooted in liturgy and confession.
- Andrew Russell guides listeners through scripted prayers to foster consistent daily worship.
Rescue Produces Public Praise
- Psalm 40 frames salvation as deliverance that produces a new song and public witness.
- The psalm links personal rescue to declaring God's righteousness before the congregation.
Widow's Bold Prayer In Judith
- The Judith reading recounts a widow's prayer for strength against Assyrian oppressors.
- She pleads for God to break their power and grant her the cunning to execute her plan.
