Let your people for ever exult, O God, let the joy of their youth be renewed, that we who now rejoice to be your adopted children may look forward with certain hope to the day of resurrection. Grant 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 Not to us, O Lord, not to us, but to your name give glory,

    for the sake of your steadfast love and your faithfulness!

2 Why 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.

5 They have mouths, but do not speak;

    eyes, but do not see.

6 They have ears, but do not hear;

    noses, but do not smell.

7 They have hands, but do not feel;

    feet, but do not walk;

    and they do not make a sound in their throat.

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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Deuteronomy 8:11-20  – James 1:16-27 - Luke 11:1-13