Sheltering God, thank you for the cover of your holy wings. You have been my protector from the day of my birth, and I am grateful. You see my needs and provide blessing upon blessing. Forgive me when I take for granted all that you do on my behalf. Keep watch over me and those I love. : through Jesus Christ our Lord who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, Now and forever. Amen
(From "Daily Texts")

19 O how abundant is your goodness
that you have laid up for those who fear you,
and accomplished for those who take refuge in you,
in the sight of everyone!
20 In the shelter of your presence you hide them
from human plots;
you hold them safe under your shelter
from contentious tongues.
21 Blessed be the Lord,
for he has wondrously shown his steadfast love to me
when I was beset as a city under siege.
22 I had said in my alarm,
‘I am driven far* from your sight.’
But you heard my supplications
when I cried out to you for help.
23Love the Lord, all you his saints.
The Lord preserves the faithful,
but abundantly repays the one who acts haughtily.
24Be strong, and let your heart take courage,
all you who wait for the Lord.
Psalm 31 New Revised Standard Version

Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
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Proverbs 23:19-21, 23:29-24:2 - 1 Timothy 5:17-25 - Matthew 13:31-35