I. Readings
Psalms 27, 102, 126
Habakkuk 3:1-18
Philippians 3:12-21
John 17:1-8
II. Selections
Psalm 126:2
Then our mouth was filled with laughter,
and our tongue with shouts of joy;
then it was said among the nations,
"The LORD has done great things for them."
Habakkuk 3:2
O LORD, I have heard of your renown,
and I stand in awe, O LORD, of your work.
In our own time revive it;
in our own time make it known;
in wrath may you remember mercy.
Philippians 3:19
Their end is destruction; their god is the belly; and their glory is in their shame; their minds are set on earthly things.
John 17:4
" ...I glorified you on earth by finishing the work that you gave me to do. ... " [ Jesus praying for his disciples]
III. Meditation: Work you have given us to do
Our plea to you:
We have heard of your renown; we
stand in awe of your work. We have
heard that you have done great things;
mouths were filled with laughter, tongues
with shouts of joy. In our own time show us
your mercy, and not your wrath, O God, we pray.
Your answer:
Jesus glorified me on earth, finishing
the work I gave him to do. When your
minds are set on earthly things, and your
god is the belly, your glory is in your shame.
Give thanks for everything you have received,
and be faithful to the work I have given you to do.
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