Eternal Father, who at the baptism of Jesus revealed him to be your Son, anointing him with the Holy Spirit: grant to us, who are born again by water and the Spirit, that we may be faithful to our calling as your adopted children; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.  Amen

8 Lead me, O Lord, in your righteousness

    because of my enemies;

    make your way straight before me.

9 For there is no truth in their mouth;

    their inmost self is destruction;

    their throat is an open grave;

    they flatter with their tongue.

10 Make them bear their guilt, O God;

    let them fall by their own counsels;

    because of the abundance of their transgressions cast them out,

    for they have rebelled against you.

11 But let all who take refuge in you rejoice;

    let them ever sing for joy,

    and spread your protection over them,

    that those who love your name may exult in you.

12 For you bless the righteous, O Lord;

    you cover him with favor as with a shield.

Psalm 5 – English Standard Version

Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary

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Isaiah 40:12-23 – Ephesians 1:1-14 - Mark 1:1-13