Show favor to your servants, O Lord, and shower upon us the gifts of your grace, that, eager in faith, in hope, and in love, we may always be watchful in keeping your commandments. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God for ever and ever. Amen

1 I will sing of the steadfast love of the Lord, forever;

    with my mouth I will make known your faithfulness to all generations.

2 For I said, “Steadfast love will be built up forever;

    in the heavens you will establish your faithfulness.”

3 You have said, “I have made a covenant with my chosen one;

    I have sworn to David my servant:

4 ‘I will establish your offspring forever,

    and build your throne for all generations.’” Selah

5 Let the heavens praise your wonders, O Lord,

    your faithfulness in the assembly of the holy ones!

6 For who in the skies can be compared to the Lord?

    Who among the heavenly beings[b] is like the Lord,

Psalm 89 – English Standard Version

Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary

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Isaiah 41:1-16 – Ephesians 2:1-10 - Mark 1:14-28