Father,
You teach me to seek happiness in the small pleasures.
You have shown me, Lord, that every day is sacred to You, filled with small pleasures that bring joy and happiness to my life. I will see them if I am faithful to pause and look for them - a bird singing in the tree outside my window, a rose in full bloom, a child at play, and so much more. I am surrounded by countless blessings, gifts of love from Your hand. I'm so grateful for Your goodness to me. Amen.
(From "Everyday Prayers for Everyday Cares")

1 Hasten, O God, to save me;
O LORD, come quickly to help me.
2 May those who seek my life be put to shame and confusion;
may all who desire my ruin be turned back in disgrace.
3 May those who say to me, "Aha! Aha!"
turn back because of their shame.
4 But may all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you;
may those who love your salvation always say,
"Let God be exalted!"
5 Yet I am poor and needy; come quickly to me, O God.
You are my help and my deliverer; O LORD, do not delay.
Psalm 70 New International Version

Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading):
Deuteronomy 31:7-13, 24-32:4 – Romans 10:1-13 – Matthew 24:15-31