God of our salvation, by raising up your Son in glory and by sending forth the light of your Spirit you opened for us the gates of eternal life. Grant that we who share in these great gifts may grow in faith and commit ourselves more firmly to your service. 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 give you thanks, O Lord, with my whole heart;

    before the gods I sing your praise;

2 I bow down toward your holy temple

    and give thanks to your name

    for your steadfast love and your faithfulness,

    for you have exalted above all things

    your name and your word.

3 On the day I called, you answered me;

    my strength of soul you increased.

4 All the kings of the earth shall give you thanks, O Lord,

    for they have heard the words of your mouth,

5 and they shall sing of the ways of the Lord,

    for great is the glory of the Lord.

6 For though the Lord is high, he regards the lowly,

    but the haughty he knows from afar.

                         

Psalm 138 – English Standard Version

Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary

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Ezekiel 34:17-31 – Hebrews 8:1-13 - Luke 10:38-42