We know, O God, that the
way of human beings
is not in our control,
that we mortals as
we walk cannot direct
our steps.
We also know that you have
not left us alone,
that even if our fathers
and mothers
forsake us, you will not.
Though sin exercises
dominion in death,
your grace exercises
dominion
that leads to eternal
life
through Christ.
Make us more like Jesus, who always
did what was pleasing to you.
Lectionary Readings
Ps. 27; 147:12-20; 126; 102
Jer. 10:11-24
Rom. 5:12-21
John 8:21-32
Selected Verses
Ps. 27:10
If my father and mother forsake me,
the LORD will take me up.
the LORD will take me up.
Jer. 10:23
I know, O LORD, that the way of human beings is not in
their control,
that mortals as they walk cannot direct their steps.
that mortals as they walk cannot direct their steps.
Rom. 5:21
…so that, just as sin exercised dominion in death, so grace
might also exercise dominion through justification leading to eternal life
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
John 8:29
"…And the one who sent me is with me; he has not left
me alone, for I always do what is pleasing to him." [Jesus, to his critics in the temple]
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