Lord of all Creation,All that you have made gives you praise and glory - in wisdom you have made them all. Help us to acknowledge you in all that we do and seek to bring glory to you by our faithfulness and obedience to your Word, through the power of your Holy Spirit. Give your blessing to those who gather for the Churchwide Assembly of the ELCA, that your wisdom may be given to them in their deliberations and decisions. In Jesus' name, Amen.From the Rev Marshall Hahn STS

1 You showed favor to your land, O LORD;
you restored the fortunes of Jacob.
2 You forgave the iniquity of your people
and covered all their sins.
3 You set aside all your wrath
and turned from your fierce anger.
4 Restore us again, O God our Savior,
and put away your displeasure toward us.
7 Show us your unfailing love, O LORD,
and grant us your salvation.
Psalm 85 New Living Translation

Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading)
2 Samuel 2:1-11 – Acts 15:36-16:5 – Mark 6:14-29

The Churchwide Assembly begins today. Please remember to hold our Evangelical Lutheran Church in America in your prayers throughout this week.