Lord, our God,
when your Son Jesus had to pass through trials, he knew that you were with him and he committed himself into your hands. In this way, he brought peace to people. As people baptized into his name, let your Spirit help us to be brave when suffering and difficulties come our way, that, like your Son and with him, we may overcome evil in ourselves and in the world. May our pains give birth to love and peace and hope for others. We ask you this through Christ, our Lord. Amen

1 Not to us, O LORD, not to us, but to your name give glory,
for the sake of your steadfast love and your faithfulness!
2Why should the nations say,
"Where is their God?"
3 Our God is in the heavens;
he does all that he pleases.
4 Their idols are silver and gold,
the work of human hands.
5They have mouths, but do not speak;
eyes, but do not see.
6They have ears, but do not hear;
noses, but do not smell.
8 Those who make them become like them;
so do all who trust in them.
Psalm 115 – English Standard Version

Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
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Ezekiel 4:1-17 - Hebrews 6:1-12 - Luke 9:51-62