Gracious God, you teach
the way of wisdom
and lead in the paths of
righteousness.
You sent John to prepare
the way
for Jesus, who shows us
the way.
When we long for you,
remind us
that before we loved you,
you loved us.
Lectionary Readings
Ps. 42; 146; 102; 133
Prov. 4:1-27
1 John 4:7-21
Matt. 11:7-15
Selected Verses
Ps. 42:1
As a deer longs for flowing streams,
so my soul longs for you, O God.
so my soul longs for you, O God.
Prov. 4:11
I have taught you the way of wisdom;
I have led
you in the paths of uprightness.
1 John 4:19
We love because [God] first loved us.
Matt. 11:10
“…[John the Baptist] is the one about whom it is written,
‘See, I am sending my messenger
ahead of you,
who will prepare your way before you.’ …”
[Jesus to the crowds]
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