Daily Office Readings for Monday of the 6th Week of Epiphany: Year 1
Morning, Psalm 89:1-18; Evening, Psalm 89:19-52;
Isaiah 63:1-6; 1st Timothy 1:1-17; Mark 11:1-11:
“I will sing of your steadfast love, O Lord, for ever; with my mouth I will proclaim your faithfulness to all generations. I declare that your steadfast love is established for ever; your faithfulness is as firm as the heavens.” (Psalm 89: 1 and 2 NRSV)
In this NRSV translation of these verses of Psalm 89 the common theme is “steadfast love,” and the dedication of the Psalmist to forever proclaim his faithfulness. Which is his steadfast way of being in the image of the Creator.
I often like to use the term “No Matter What” to show that as I live I intend to stay fixed to my words of faithfulness. Do I falter from time to time: Yes, I am not the Creator. I am mortal.
But like the Psalmist, I love singing about the Great Creator of all life. Our hope is in the God of the heavens, the God of love, the God of all things. God’s love and mercy is truly steadfast no matter what, and I am truly, truly thankful.
Today we remember Janani Luwum, Archbishop of Uganda, Martyr (February 16, 1977 and his information may be found at: Janani, Luwum, Archbishop of Uganda
As we listen to what the Spirit of God is saying to us, let us live to love and to serve, and to teach others to love and to serve, while pondering anew what the Almighty can do. John
Let us pray: For Joy in God’s Creation (BCP p.814)
O heavenly Father, who hast filled the world with beauty: Open our eyes to behold thy gracious hand in all thy works; that, rejoicing in thy whole creation, we may learn to serve thee with gladness; for the sake of him through whom all things were made, thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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