I. Readings
Psalms 23, 66, 108
Hosea 1:1-2:1
James 3:1-13
Matthew 13:44-52
II. Selections
Psalm 108:1
My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast;
I will sing and make melody.
Awake, my soul!
Hosea 1:7
But I will have pity on the house of Judah, and I will save them by the LORD their God; I will not save them by bow, or by sword, or by war, or by horses, or by horsemen.
James 3:13
Who is wise and understanding among you? Show by your good life that your works are done with gentleness born of wisdom.
Matthew 13:44
" ...The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which someone found and hid; then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field. ... " [ Jesus]
III. Meditation: Petitions
Give us, O God, a steadfast heart-
a heart to sing and make melody;
a heart that depends upon you to save us,
not upon war or weapons of war.
Awaken our soul, O Christ, to see
the hidden treasure you find for us;
teach us to invest all that we have
to acquire it, and joyfully give it away.
Grant us, O Spirit, understanding,
that our lives may be good,
that our works may be done
with gentleness born of wisdom.
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