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Today’s Reflection
In truth, each of us has the capacity to be wicked. Each of us has the capacity to turn on those we love, to seek what we desire regardless of how it affects others.
—Gabby Cudjoe-Wilkes and Andrew Wilkes, Psalms for Black Lives: Reflections for the Work of Liberation (Upper Room Books, 2022)
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Today’s Question
How does the Psalm suggest we combat our own tendency toward wickedness? How will you follow the Psalm’s advice today? Join the conversation.
Today’s Scripture
Happy are those
who do not follow the advice of the wicked
or take the path that sinners tread
or sit in the seat of scoffers,
but their delight is in the law of the Lord,
and on his law they meditate day and night.
—Psalm 1:1–2 (NRSVUE)
Prayer for the Week
O God, hear our laments, our praises, and our questions. They come from our hearts, and we know that you tenderly care for each of them. Amen.
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Lectionary Readings
- Genesis 12:1-9
- Psalm 50:7-15
- Romans 4:13-25
- Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26
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