Soren Aabye Kierkegaard, Theologian

Father in heaven, you awaken conscience in our breast and keep us vigilant that we may work out our salvation in fear and trembling: When the law in its seriousness fills us with dread and thunder booms from Sinai, grant that we may also hear a gentle voice murmuring to us that we are your children; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen
(adapted from a prayer of Kierkegaard)

89 Your word, O LORD, is eternal;
it stands firm in the heavens.
90 Your faithfulness continues through all generations;
you established the earth, and it endures.
91 Your laws endure to this day,
for all things serve you.
92 If your law had not been my delight,
I would have perished in my affliction.
93 I will never forget your precepts,
for by them you have preserved my life.
94 Save me, for I am yours;
I have sought out your precepts.
Psalm 119 New International Version

Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
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Joel 2:12-19 - Revelation 19:11-21 – Luke 15:1-10