Whom We Trust and Hold in Awe--March 31, 2021

Christ Jesus, you draw us to yourself.

For your abundant love, we hold you in awe 

and bow before you.

 

How could we put ultimate trust in mere mortals?

Their strength is in their flesh; yours is in your weakness;

we trust is in you.

 

The peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, 

will guard our hearts and minds in you,

whom we trust and hold in awe.

 

Lectionary Readings

Ps. 5; 147:1-11; 27; 51

Jer. 17:5-10, 14-18

Phil. 4:1-13

John 12:27-36

 

Selected Verses 

Ps. 5:7

But I, through the abundance of your steadfast love,
          will enter your house,
I will bow down toward your holy temple
          in awe of you.

 

Jer. 17:5

Thus says the LORD:
     Cursed are those who trust in mere mortals
          and make mere flesh their strength,
          whose hearts turn away from the LORD.

 

Phil. 4:7

And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

 

John 12:32

“…And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself.”  [Jesus, to the crowd]