Kaj Munk, Martyr, 1944

Gracious Lord, in every age you have sent men and women who have given their lives for the message of your love. Inspire us with the memory of those martyrs for the Gospel like your servant Kaj Munk whose faithfulness led them in the way of the cross, and give us courage to bear full witness with our lives to your Son's victory over sin and death; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen(Lutheran Book of Worship/ Phillip Pfatteicher)

1Give ear to my words, O LORD;
consider my groaning.
2Give attention to the sound of my cry,
my King and my God,
for to you do I pray.
3O LORD, in the morning you hear my voice;
in the morning I prepare a sacrifice for you and watch.
4For you are not a God who delights in wickedness;
evil may not dwell with you.
5The boastful shall not stand before your eyes;
you hate all evildoers.
6You destroy those who speak lies;
the LORD abhors the bloodthirsty and deceitful man.
8 Lead me, O LORD, in your righteousness because of my enemies;
make your way straight before me.
Psalm 5 – English Standard Version

Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
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Joshua 1:1-9 - Hebrews 11:32-12:2 - John 15:1-16