Daily Office Readings for Wednesday of the 4th Week of Epiphany: Year 1
Morning, Psalm 72; Evening, Psalm 119:73-96;
Isaiah 54:1-17); Galatians 4:21-31; Mark 8:11-2:
“Though the wicked lie in wait for me to destroy me, I will apply my mind to your decrees.” (Psalm 119:95)
It is a hard thing to do when we are tormented or in any way unjustly treated by those who want to cause us harm or render punishment, especially unfairly. I have read stories where faithful prisoners of war would turn to Bible Study to take their minds off their troubles. The Psalmist chooses to not focus on his unfair treatment but rather look at, and study, God’s plan for all humanity and how we should all live together in harmony.
I can’t imagine trying to think of the love of God while undergoing evil pain and suffering. But perhaps going to such a happy place in the end is the only resolve that will either get one through it in this life, or will carry one on to the next life with the least amount of hell. Such is the case of one we should remember today, Agatha of Sicily.
Today we remember Agatha of Sicily, Martyr, (251), and her information may be found at: Agatha of Sicily
As we listen to what the Spirit of God is saying to us, let us live to love and serve, and to teach others to love and serve, while pondering anew what the Almighty can do. John
Let us pray:
O God Almighty, Creator, Lover and Sustainer of all souls, help us in our times of trouble to only focus on Your love for us and Your promise to give us joy at the end of this earthly life where pain and suffering are no more, but only peace and joy. Amen.
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