Lead Us on a Level Path--Aug. 31, 2017

Knower of All Things,

we pray for your wisdom--

not for the mere gathering of facts,

and not so others will stand in awe of us--

but by your Spirit lead us on a level path,

neither sinking in despair nor striving

for the heights of fame and glory,

aiming only to do your will.

In good times and in hard times,

as we break bread make us grateful,

for Christ blessed bread as he faced death,

and we break bread in thanks for his sacrifice.

Lectionary Readings

Ps. 143; 147:12-20; 81; 116

1 Kings 3:16-28

Acts 27:27-44

Mark 14:12-26

Selected Verses

Ps. 143:10

Teach me to do your will,
          for you are my God.
Let your good spirit lead me
          on a level path.

1 Kings 3:28

All Israel heard of the judgment that the king had rendered; and they stood in awe of the king, because they perceived that the wisdom of God was in him, to execute justice.

Acts 27:35-36

After [Paul] had said this, he took bread; and giving thanks to God in the presence of all, he broke it and began to eat.  Then all of them were encouraged and took food for themselves. 

Mark 14:22

While [Jesus and his disciples] were eating, he took a loaf of bread, and after blessing it he broke it, gave it to them, and said, "Take; this is my body."