Elizabeth Fedde, Deaconess, 1921

Holy and righteous God, you created us in your image: grant us grace to contend fearlessly against evil and to make no peace with oppression. Help us, like your servant Elizabeth Fedde to use our Christian freedom to make manifest your justice among people and nations, to the glory of your name; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
(Lutheran Book of Worship – RWR)

9 He who planted the ear, does he not hear?
He who formed the eye, does he not see?
10He who disciplines the nations, does he not rebuke?
He who teaches man knowledge—
11 the LORD—knows the thoughts of man,
that they are but a breath.
12 Blessed is the man whom you discipline, O LORD,
and whom you teach out of your law,
13to give him rest from days of trouble,
until a pit is dug for the wicked.
14 For the LORD will not forsake his people;
he will not abandon his heritage;
15for justice will return to the righteous,
and all the upright in heart will follow it.
Psalm 94 English Standard Version

Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
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Ruth 3:1-18 - 2 Corinthians 4:1-12 - Matthew 5:38-48