From April 1, 2012 archive]
Lord Jesus, as you
come near to our nation
you must be weeping
over us, saying,
"If only you could
recognize the
things that make for
peace."
You had the courage
to make
the good confession
before Pilate.
Is peacemaking hidden
from our eyes;
are we prisoners
without hope or courage?
O God, you give life
to all things;
return to us, make us
strong,
and let your
steadfast
love surround us.
Lectionary Readings
Ps. 84; 150; 42; 32
Zech. 9:9-12
1 Tim. 6:12-16
Luke 19:41-48
Selected Verses
Ps. 32:10
Many
are the torments of the wicked,
but steadfast love surrounds those who trust in the LORD.
but steadfast love surrounds those who trust in the LORD.
Zech. 9:12
Return to your stronghold, O prisoners of hope; today I
declare that I will restore to you double.
1 Tim. 6:13
In the presence of God, who gives life to all things, and of
Christ Jesus, who in his testimony before Pontius Pilate made the good
confession, I charge you…
Luke 19:41-42
As [Jesus] came near and saw [Jerusalem], he wept over it,
saying, "If you, even you, had only recognized on this day the things that
make for peace! But now they are hidden
from your eyes."
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