Subject: Devotional | June 29 | week review (full)

Formation

Below is a summary of the scripture readings from this week. Take a moment to reflect upon what you read, or catch up on any chapters you may have missed. Give thanks because the Lord of the Sabbath invites you to enter into his rest.


Collect

Almighty God, who after the creation of the world rested from all his works and sanctified a day of rest for all his creatures: Grant that we, putting away all earthly anxieties, may be duly prepared for the service of your sanctuary, and that our rest here upon earth may be a preparation for the eternal rest promised to your people in heaven; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. (BCP 99)


Praying the Psalms

Psalm 119:81-96
My soul faints with longing for your salvation, but I have put my hope in your word.

Psalm 119:97-112
Oh, how I love your law! I meditate on it all day long.

Psalm 119:113-128
I hate double-minded people, but I love your law.

Psalm 119:129-144
Your statutes are wonderful; therefore I obey them.

Psalm 119:145-160
I call with all my heart; answer me, Lord, and I will obey your decrees.

Psalm 119:161-176
Rulers persecute me without cause, but my heart trembles at your word.

Psalm 120
I call on the Lord in my distress, and he answers me.

Psalm 121
I lift up my eyes to the mountains—where does my help come from?

Psalm 122
I rejoiced with those who said to me, “Let us go to the house of the Lord.”

Psalm 123
I lift up my eyes to you, to you who sit enthroned in heaven.


New Testament Reading

2 Corinthians 2
So I made up my mind that I would not make another painful visit to you.

2 Corinthians 3
Are we beginning to commend ourselves again? Or do we need, like some people, letters of recommendation to you or from you?

2 Corinthians 4
Therefore, since through God’s mercy we have this ministry, we do not lose heart.

2 Corinthians 5
For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands.

2 Corinthians 6
As God’s co-workers we urge you not to receive God’s grace in vain.


Old Testament Reading

Ezekiel 18
The word of the Lord came to me: “What do you people mean by quoting this proverb about the land of Israel

Ezekiel 19
Take up a lament concerning the princes of Israel

Ezekiel 20
In the seventh year, in the fifth month on the tenth day, some of the elders of Israel came to inquire of the Lord, and they sat down in front of me.

Ezekiel 21
The word of the Lord came to me: “Son of man, set your face against Jerusalem and preach against the sanctuary

Ezekiel 22
The word of the Lord came to me: “Son of man, will you judge her? Will you judge this city of bloodshed?


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