[from June 3, 2011 archive]

We cannot pray as you prayed, Lord Jesus;

but open us enough to your will that we

can eat what you have set before us,

even if it be a scroll of bad news.

Whether wise or foolish, we shall die,

leaving behind prized possessions.

That is all right; our possessions

are not ultimately important.

Grace and mercy in time of need

are of infinitely greater value;

and these we shall receive,

as you have assured us.

Lectionary Readings

Ps. 96; 148; 49; 138

Ezek. 1:28-3:3

Heb. 4:14-5:6

Luke 9:28-36

Selected Verses

Ps. 49:10

When we look at the wise, they die;
fool and dolt perish together
and leave their wealth to others.

Ezek. 3:1

[The LORD] said to me, O mortal, eat what is offered to you; eat this scroll, and go, speak to the house of Israel.

Heb. 4:16

Let us therefore approach the throne of grace with boldness, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.

Luke 9:28

Now about eight days after these sayings Jesus took with him Peter and John and James, and went up on the mountain to pray.