O God, we are a stiff-necked people.
When we have been separated from our
brothers and sisters, we long to see them;
yet when at last we meet, we quarrel.
Truly, we know we should be reconciled
with them, and surely we want it to happen;
but we are a stiff-necked people; and
we wait for them to make the first move;
while they are waiting for us to do the same.
God, you are awesome in your power;
give power and strength to us, your people;
in Christ let us be reconciled with one another.
When we have been separated from our
brothers and sisters, we long to see them;
yet when at last we meet, we quarrel.
Truly, we know we should be reconciled
with them, and surely we want it to happen;
but we are a stiff-necked people; and
we wait for them to make the first move;
while they are waiting for us to do the same.
God, you are awesome in your power;
give power and strength to us, your people;
in Christ let us be reconciled with one another.
Lectionary Readings
Ps. 47; 147:12-20; 68; 113
Exod. 34:1-17
1 Thess. 2:13-20
Matt. 5:21-26
Selected Verses
Ps. 68:35
Awesome is God in his sanctuary,
the God of Israel;
he gives power and strength to his people.
Blessed be God!
Exod. 34:9b
"…Although this is a stiff-necked people, pardon our iniquity and our sin, and take us for your inheritance." [Moses to the LORD]
1 Thess. 2:17
As for us, brothers and sisters, when, for a short time, we were made orphans by being separated from you--in person, not in heart--we longed with great eagerness to see you face to face.
Matt. 5:23-24
"…So when you are offering your gift at the altar, if you remember that your brother or sister has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar and go; first be reconciled to your brother or sister, and then come and offer your gift. …" [Jesus on the mountain, to his disciples and the crowds]
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