Joy over One who Repents--May 28, 2013

 Dear God, we have taken possession of the

many good things you have provided.

Forbid that now we should take our ease,

filled with the contempt of the proud

and scorn for those who are sinners.

Remind us, there is more joy in heaven

for the one sinner who repents than

for ninety-nine righteous persons.

In the name of Jesus, in whom every

one of your promises is a "Yes."

Lectionary Readings

Ps. 123; 146; 30; 86

Deut. 4:15-24

2 Cor. 1:12-22

Luke 15:1-10

Selected Verses

Ps. 123:4

Our soul has had more than its fill
          of the scorn of those who are at ease,
          of the contempt of the proud.

Deut. 4:22

For I am going to die in this land without crossing over the Jordan, but you are going to cross over to take possession of that good land.  [Moses to his people]

2 Cor. 1:20a

For in [Jesus Christ] every one of God's promises is a "Yes."

Luke 15:10

"… Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance."  [Jesus to those who complained because he welcomed and ate with sinners]