A QUOTE, A TEXT AND A PRAYER…OR TWO
A QUOTE
“We think we must climb to a certain height of goodness before we can reach God. But… if we are in a hole the Way begins in the hole. The moment we set our face in the same direction as His, we are walking with God.” Helen Wodehouse
A TEXT
1 Lord, you were gracious to your land; •
you restored the fortunes of Jacob.
2 You forgave the offence of your people •
and covered all their sins.
8 I will listen to what the Lord God will say, •
for he shall speak peace to his people and to the faithful,
that they turn not again to folly.
9 Truly, his salvation is near to those who fear him, •
that his glory may dwell in our land.
10 Mercy and truth are met together, •
righteousness and peace have kissed each other;
11 Truth shall spring up from the earth •
and righteousness look down from heaven.
12 The Lord will indeed give all that is good, •
and our land will yield its increase.
13 Righteousness shall go before him •
and direct his steps in the way. Psalm 85
AND A PRAYER…OR TWO
Father in heaven,
who sent your Son to redeem the world
and will send him again to be our judge:
Give us grace so to imitate him
in the humility and purity of his first coming
that when he comes again,
we may be ready to greet him with joyful love and firm faith;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen