A QUOTE, A TEXT AND A PRAYER…OR TWO
A QUOTE
Love sought is good, but given unsought is better.
– William Shakespeare
A TEXT
4For we know, brothers and sisters* beloved by God, that he has chosen you, 5because our message of the gospel came to you not in word only, but also in power and in the Holy Spirit and with full conviction; just as you know what kind of people we proved to be among you for your sake. 6And you became imitators of us and of the Lord, for in spite of persecution you received the word with joy inspired by the Holy Spirit, 7so that you became an example to all the believers in Macedonia and in Achaia. 8For the word of the Lord has sounded forth from you not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but in every place where your faith in God has become known, so that we have no need to speak about it. – 1 Thessalonians 1
AND A PRAYER…OR TWO
Almighty and everlasting God,
in Christ you have revealed your glory among the nations.
Preserve the works of your mercy,
that your Church throughout the world may persevere with steadfast faith in the confession of your name;
through your Son,
Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.