Gracious Lord, blessings be to you for encouraging me in the hope of salvation. I know that I cannot through my own efforts make myself acceptable. Give me open ears today to hear your call reflect on how I live my life. Help me let go of that which comes between me and life in your kingdom of light. Amen.
(From "Daily Texts")

1 May God be gracious to us and bless us
and make his face shine upon us,
2 that your ways may be known on earth,
your salvation among all nations.
3 May the peoples praise you, O God;
may all the peoples praise you.
4 May the nations be glad and sing for joy,
for you rule the peoples justly
and guide the nations of the earth.
5 May the peoples praise you, O God;
may all the peoples praise you.
6 Then the land will yield its harvest,
and God, our God, will bless us.
Psalm 67 New International Version

Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading):
1 Samuel 8:1-22 – Acts 6:15-7:16 – Luke 22:24-30