Father, eternal life comes no other way but by knowing Your Son, Jesus. Thank You for providing Your Word as a testimony to Him, for from it I learn the truth about Your love for me and the sin that separates me from You.
When questions arise in my heart or the hearts of those who do not believe in You, make me quick to search Your Word for the evidence of truth. Keep me daily in the Scriptures, so that I will always be ready to respond to doubt. Amen.
(From "Light for My Path - Prayers & Promises")

1 Vindicate me, O LORD, for I have led a blameless life; I have trusted in the LORD without wavering.
2 Test me, O LORD, and try me, examine my heart and my mind;
3 for your love is ever before me, and I walk continually in your truth.
4 I do not sit with deceitful men, nor do I consort with hypocrites;
5 I abhor the assembly of evildoers and refuse to sit with the wicked.
6 I wash my hands in innocence, and go about your altar, O LORD,
7 proclaiming aloud your praise and telling of all your wonderful deeds.
Psalm 26:1-7New International Version

Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
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1 Samuel 13:5-18 – Acts 8:26-40 - Luke 23:13-25