Transform my mind; renew it, O God,
so that I may discern your will—
what is good and acceptable
and perfect.
Curb my temper,
lest I act like a mule,
that I may stay near you;
and give me understanding.
Let me hear your words,
then be with my mouth;
teach it what to speak,
in the name of Jesus.
Lectionary Readings
Ps. 84; 150; 42; 32
Exod. 3:16-4:12
Rom. 12:1-21
John 8:46-59
Selected Verses
Ps. 32:9
Do not be like a horse or a mule, without understanding,
whose temper must be curbed with bit and bridle,
else it will not stay near you.
whose temper must be curbed with bit and bridle,
else it will not stay near you.
Exod. 4:12
“…Now go, and I will be with your mouth and teach you what you are to speak.” [The LORD, to Moses]
Rom. 12:2
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God—what is good and acceptable and perfect.
John 8:47
“…Whoever is from God hears the words of God. The reason you do not hear them is that you are not from God.” [Jesus, to his accusers]
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