Let My Words Be Acceptable

 

Today’s Reflection

Entrusting our thoughts and intentions to the Lord . . . is simultaneously a humbling and empowering practice. Humbling because we desire God’s acceptance of our speech. Empowering because the one from whom we seek approval is our Strength.

—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

What does it look like for your very existence to bring glory to God? How are you already doing that now? Join the conversation.

Today’s Scripture

Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart
be acceptable to you,
O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.

—Psalm 19:14 (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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