[From May 4, 2010 archive]
What is in our heart matters—
which should surprise us no more
than the emergence of a golden calf
should have surprised Aaron,
who had cast it.
If our hearts are filled with iniquity,
you will not listen to our prayers;
if they are filled with thanks,
you will hear us when
we pray for others.
If our hearts are filled
with your light,
others will see it.
Strengthen our hearts,
that we may work in faith,
labor in love, and steadfastly
hope in you.
Lectionary Readings
Ps. 98; 146; 66; 116
Exod. 32:21-34
1 Thess. 1:10
Matt. 5:11-16
Selected Verses
Ps. 66:18
If I had cherished iniquity in my heart,
the Lord would not have listened.
Exod. 32:24
“…So I said to [the people], ‘Whoever has gold, take it off’; so they gave it to me, and I threw it into the fire, and out came this calf!” [Aaron to Moses]
1 Thess. 1:2-3
We always give thanks to God for all of you and mention you in our prayers, constantly remembering before our God and Father your work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.
Matt. 5:16
“…In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven. … ” [Jesus, to the crowds on the mountain]
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