Scripture Reading(s) Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7 29:1 These are the words of the letter that the prophet Jeremiah sent from Jerusalem to the remaining elders among the exiles, and to the priests, the prophets, and all the people, whom Nebuchadnezzar had taken into exile from Jerusalem to Babylon. 29:4 Thus says the LORD of hosts, the … Read more
Scripture Reading(s) Luke 17:5-10 17:5 The apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith!” 17:6 The Lord replied, “If you had faith the size of a mustard seed, you could say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be uprooted and planted in the sea,’ and it would obey you. 17:7 “Who among you would say to your … Read more
Scripture Reading(s) 2 Timothy 1:1-14 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, for the sake of the promise of life that is in Christ Jesus, 1:2 To Timothy, my beloved child: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. 1:3 I am grateful to God–whom … Read more
Scripture Reading(s) Psalm 37:1-9 37:1 Do not fret because of the wicked; do not be envious of wrongdoers, 37:2 for they will soon fade like the grass, and wither like the green herb. 37:3 Trust in the LORD, and do good; so you will live in the land, and enjoy security. 37:4 Take delight in … Read more
Scripture Reading(s) Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4 1:1 The oracle that the prophet Habakkuk saw. 1:2 O LORD, how long shall I cry for help, and you will not listen? Or cry to you “Violence!” and you will not save? 1:3 Why do you make me see wrong-doing and look at trouble? Destruction and violence are before … Read more
Scripture Reading(s) Psalm 137 137:1 By the rivers of Babylon– there we sat down and there we wept when we remembered Zion. 137:2 On the willows there we hung up our harps. 137:3 For there our captors asked us for songs, and our tormentors asked for mirth, saying, “Sing us one of the songs of … Read more