O God most high, you are slow to
anger and rich in compassion. Keep alive in us the memory of your mercy that
our angers may be calmed and our resentments dispelled. May we discover the
forgiveness promised to those who forgive and become a people rich in mercy. 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 waited patiently for the Lord
to help me,
and he turned to me and heard my cry.
2 He lifted me out of the pit of
despair,
out of the mud and the mire.
He set my feet on solid ground
and steadied me as I walked along.
3 He has given me a new song to
sing,
a hymn of praise to our God.
Many will see what he has done
and be amazed.
They will put their trust in the Lord.
4 Oh, the joys of those who trust
the Lord,
who have no confidence in the proud
or in those who worship idols.
5 O Lord my God, you have
performed many wonders for us.
Your plans for us are too numerous to list.
You have no equal.
If I tried to recite all your
wonderful deeds,
I would never come to the end of them.
Psalm 40 – New Living Translation
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
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