I. Readings
Psalms 63, 100, 122
Nehemiah 7:73b-8:3, 5-18
Revelation 22:14-21
Matthew 18:21-35
II. Selections
Psalm 122:6-7
Pray for the peace of Jerusalem:
"May they prosper who love you.
Peace be within your walls,
and security within your towers."
Nehemiah 8:10
Then [ Nehemiah-or Ezra?] said to the people, "Go your way, eat the fat and drink sweet wine and send portions of them to those for whom nothing is prepared, for this day is holy to our LORD; and do not be grieved, for the joy of the LORD is your strength."
Revelation 22:17
The Spirit and the bride say,
"Come."
And let everyone who hears say,
"Come."
And let everyone who is thirsty
come.
Let anyone who wishes take the
water of life as a gift.
Matthew 18:33
" ...Should you not have had mercy on your fellow slave as I had mercy on you? ... " [ In Jesus' parable, the king to the unforgiving slave]
III. Meditation: We will not be grieved
We pray for your coming,
and for peace and security;
we find strength in your joy,
and take as a gift the water of life;
we go our way, eat the fat
and drink sweet wine; and
share these gifts with others;
we forgive as you forgave us.
And we will not be grieved, for
we will pray for your coming.
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