and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior
(Luke 1:46b-47)
Morning
Invitatory Psalm
Psalm 118
We give thanks to you, God,
for you are good;
your steadfast love endures forever!
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With God on my side I do not fear.
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This is the gate of the Lord;
the righteous shall enter through it,
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Psalms 76, 80
Daily Lectionary Reading, Psalm 146:5-10
5 The person whose help is the God of Jacob—
the person whose hope rests on the Lord their God—
is truly happy!
6 God: the maker of heaven and earth,
the sea, and all that is in them,
God: who is faithful forever,
7 who gives justice to people who are oppressed,
who gives bread to people who are starving!
The Lord: who frees prisoners.
8 The Lord: who makes the blind see.
The Lord: who straightens up those who are bent low.
The Lord: who loves the righteous.
9 The Lord: who protects immigrants,
who helps orphans and widows,
but who makes the way of the wicked twist and turn!
10 The Lord will rule forever!
Zion, your God will rule from one generation to the next!
Praise the Lord![Common English Bible]
Prayer for Today: choose a prayer from Joan Stott's website Timeless Psalms
Midday Psalm 119:121-128
I have done what is just and right;
do not leave me to my oppressors.
Guarantee your servant’s well-being;
do not let the godless oppress me.
My eyes fail from watching for your salvation,
and for the fulfillment of your righteous promise.
Deal with your servant according to your steadfast love,
and teach me your statutes.
I am your servant; give me understanding,
so that I may know your decrees.
It is time for the Lord to act,
for your law has been broken.
Truly I love your commandments more than gold,
more than fine gold.
Truly I direct my steps by all your precepts;
I hate every false way.
Evening
Psalm 106
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