Father, through faith, you enable me to subdue kingdoms, work the works of righteousness, obtain all of your promises, and even stop the mouths of lions. Through faith I shall be able to quench the violence of fire, escape the edge of the sword, turn my weaknesses into strength, become valiant in all struggles, and turn my enemies away. Thank you for increasing my faith, Father, through your Word.
(From "Bible Prayers for All Your Needs")

1 Shout with joy to God, all the earth!
2 Sing the glory of his name;
make his praise glorious!
3 Say to God, "How awesome are your deeds!
So great is your power
that your enemies cringe before you.
4 All the earth bows down to you;
they sing praise to you,
they sing praise to your name."
5 Come and see what God has done,
how awesome his works in man's behalf!
Psalm 66 New International Version

Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading):
Leviticus 16:20-34 – 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 – Matthew 6:7-15