With Us Wherever We Go--July 10, 2016

Holy God, you remember how we are made,

yet you call us to be strong and courageous,

neither frightened nor dismayed, because

you will be with us wherever we go.

Paul knew that Jesus taught with authority,

and for his name, Paul was ready to die.

We are not so strong and courageous,

but we ask you to be with us,

wherever we may go.

Lectionary Readings

Ps. 103; 150; 117; 139

Josh. 1:1-18

Acts 21:3-15

Mark 1:21-27

           

Selected Verses

Ps. 103:14

For [the LORD] knows how we were made;
          he remembers that we are dust.

Josh. 1:9

"…I hereby command you: Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened or dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go."  [The LORD to Joshua]

Acts 21:13

Then Paul answered, "What are you doing, weeping and breaking my heart?  For I am ready not only to be bound but even to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus." 

Mark 1:21-22

[Jesus and his disciples] went to Capernaum; and when the sabbath came, he entered the synagogue and taught.  They were astounded at his teaching, for he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.