I am an emeritus professor from Cornell University and was a Commissioned Lay Preacher in the Presbyterian Church (USA). For many years I have followed the Daily Lectionary as printed in the Mission Yearbook of my church. For each day of a two-year cycle, the lectionary lists four psalms and three other scriptural passages--usually one from the Old Testament and two from the New Testament. My practice is to copy down a verse or two from one of the psalms and from each of the other three passages. After I have written out all four selections, I reflect upon them, rearrange their order, and incorporate them into a meditation. Sometimes I retain much of the original wording; sometimes all that remains of a selection is an idea that was stimulated when I read the original words. All selections are from the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible. For the Daily Lectionary, see the link below.

With Christ We Will Be Safe--July 17, 2021

[From July 22, 2017 archive.]

 

[This July 17 is our 66th anniversary — I looked 

for something appropriate in the archive;

perhaps this will serve as a goal.]

 

Lord Jesus, we will stay with you,

and follow you, and do your will,

and not be afraid, for with you--

continuing in the grace of God-- 

 we will be safe.  Praise the Lord!

 

Lectionary Readings

Ps. 104; 149; 138; 98

1 Sam. 22:1-23

Acts 13:26-43

Mark 3:19b-35

 

Selected Verses 


Posted by Elmer E. Ewing

2 comments:

  1. Mea SententiaJuly 18, 2021 at 7:55 AM

    Happy anniversary! This is a perfect prayer. Peace to you. 😃

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  2. Elmer E. EwingJuly 18, 2021 at 11:43 PM

    I appreciate your comment and wishes. Thank you.

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