Subject: Devotional | October 26 | 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 119:33-48
Teach me, Lord, the way of your decrees, that I may follow it to the end.

Psalm 119:49-64
Remember your word to your servant, for you have given me hope.

Psalm 119:65-80
Do good to your servant according to your word, Lord.

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.

New Testament Reading

2 John 1
The elder, to the lady chosen by God and to her children, whom I love in the truth—and not I only, but also all who know the truth—

3 John 1
The elder, to my dear friend Gaius, whom I love in the truth.

Jude 1
Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ and a brother of James, to those who have been called, who are loved in God the Father and kept for Jesus Christ:

Revelation 1
The revelation from Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant John,

Revelation 2
To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: These are the words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand and walks among the seven golden lampstands."

Old Testament Reading

Habakkuk 2
I will stand at my watch and station myself on the ramparts;

Habakkuk 3
A prayer of Habakkuk the prophet. On shigionoth.

Zephaniah 1
The word of the Lord that came to Zephaniah son of Cushi, the son of Gedaliah, the son of Amariah, the son of Hezekiah, during the reign of Josiah son of Amon king of Judah:

Zephaniah 2
Gather together, gather yourselves together, you shameful nation,

Zephaniah 3
Woe to the city of oppressors, rebellious and defiled!

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