Almighty God, whose most dear Son went not up to joy but first he suffered pain, and entered not into glory before he was crucified: Mercifully grant that we, walking in the way of the cross, may find it none other than the way of life and peace; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

1I waited patiently for the LORD;

he inclined to me and heard my cry.

2He drew me up from the pit of destruction, out of the miry bog,

and set my feet upon a rock, making my steps secure.

3He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God.

Many will see and fear, and put their trust in the LORD.

4Blessed is the man who makes the LORD his trust,

who does not turn to the proud, to those who go astray after a lie!

5You have multiplied, O LORD my God,

your wondrous deeds and your thoughts toward us;

none can compare with you!

I will proclaim and tell of them, yet they are more than can be told.

Psalm 40 English Standard Version

Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary

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Jeremiah 11:18-20; 12:1-17 - Philippians 3:1-14 - John 12:9-19