and give thanks to his holy name!
Morning
Invitatory Psalm 24
The earth is the LORD’s and everything in it,
the world and its inhabitants too.
Because God is the one who established it on the seas;
God set it firmly on the waters.
Who can ascend the LORD ’s mountain?
Who can stand in his holy sanctuary?
Only the one with clean hands and a pure heart;
the one who hasn’t made false promises,
the one who hasn’t sworn dishonestly.
That kind of person receives blessings from the LORD
and righteousness from the God who saves.
And that’s how things are
with the generation that seeks him—
that seeks the face of Jacob’s God. Selah
Mighty gates: lift up your heads!
Ancient doors: rise up high!
So the glorious king can enter!
Who is this glorious king?
The LORD —strong and powerful!
The LORD —powerful in battle!
Mighty gates: lift up your heads!
Ancient doors: rise up high!
So the glorious king can enter!
Who is this glorious king?
The LORD of heavenly forces—
he is the glorious king! Selah
[Common English Bible]
Psalm 147 148 149
Daily Lectionary Reading, Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21
12 “ Look! I’m coming soon. My reward is with me, to repay all people as their actions deserve. 13 I am the alpha and the omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end. 14 Favored are those who wash their robes so that they may have the right of access to the tree of life and may enter the city by the gates.16 “ I, Jesus, have sent my angel to bear witness to all of you about these things for the churches. I’m the root and descendant of David, the bright morning star. 17 The Spirit and the bride say, ‘Come!’ Let the one who hears say, ‘Come!’ And let the one who is thirsty come! Let the one who wishes receive life-giving water [q] as a gift. ”
20 The one who bears witness to these things says, “ Yes, I’m coming soon. ” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus! 21 The grace of the Lord Jesus be with all. _________________________________________________ q Or the water of life [Common English Bible]
Prayer for Today: God, our alpha and omega, our first and last, our beginning and end, we hear you call us to come. We give you thanks for the gifts you have provided for us already. We have needed your presence, your gifts, and we still do. Amen.
Evening
Psalm 144 145
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