From the depths I call to you, Yahweh: Lord, hear my cry. Listen attentively to the sound of my pleading! If you kept a record of our sins, Lord, who could stand their ground? But with you is forgiveness, that … Continue reading From the depths I call
Jesus noticed a tax collector, Levi by name, sitting by the customs house, and said to him, ‘Follow me.’ And leaving everything he got up and followed him. In his honour Levi held a great reception in his house, and … Continue reading Jesus calls sinners to repentance
We have not listened to the voice of the Lord our God in all the words of those prophets he sent us; but, each following the dictates of our evil heart, we have taken to serving alien gods, and doing what is displeasing to the Lord our God. … Continue reading We are sorry, LORD.
They said, ‘Where did the man get all this? What is this wisdom that has been granted him, and these miracles that are worked through him? 3 This is the carpenter, surely, the son of Mary, the brother of James and Joset and Jude and Simon? His sisters, too, … Continue reading Help us accept You, LORD
This evil people, these people who refuse to listen to my words, who follow their own stubborn inclinations and run after other gods, serving and worshipping them — this people will become like this waistcloth, no good for anything. Jeremiah 13:10 Today we ponder on God’s … Continue reading Seeking God’s Mercy
It was fitting to make merry and be glad, for this your brother was dead, and is alive; he was lost, and is found. Luke 15:32 In the parable of the prodigal son, the LORD Jesus, shows us the Father’s … Continue reading Lost and found
lo, a bright cloud overshadowed them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him.” When the disciples heard this, they fell on their faces, and were filled with … Continue reading Rise, and have no fear
Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit within me. Cast me not away from thy presence, and take not thy holy Spirit from me. Psalm 51:10-11 I’ve been pondering the life of Samson … Continue reading A new heart
And your ancient ruins shall be rebuilt; you shall raise up the foundations of many generations; you shall be called the repairer of the breach, the restorer of streets to dwell in. Isaiah 58:12 One of the main challenges of … Continue reading Restorer of streets
Who knows whether he will not turn and repent, and leave a blessing behind him, a cereal offering and a drink offering for the LORD, your God? Joel 2:14 Today is the start of Lent. This is a holy season … Continue reading Ash Wednesday