John 16: 20-23 Acts 18: 9-18 / Ps 47: 2-7 So you are in anguish now. But I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy away from you. (John 16:22) Just as pain precedes a new life, There’s meaning in our suffering; Have faith the Lord [...]
Luke 1: 39-45 Sgs 2:8-14 / Psa 33 As soon as the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy. (Luke 1:44) In our service, should we feel weary, Just recall the joy of Mary: Though pregnant, she rode a donkey And endured the rocky journey. At that [...]
Luke 7:18-23 Is 45:6-8.18.21-25 / Ps 85 And blessed is the one who takes no offense at me. (Luke 7:23) The deaf can hear, the blind can see, The lame walk, and lepers are cleansed; But blessed for all eternity Are those who “never take offense.” John’s disciples told him about all these things. Calling [...]
Luke 10: 17-24 Bar 4: 5-12,27-29 / Ps 69 Do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven. (Luke 10:20) I asked as I knelt down to pray, “These blessings, why do I deserve?” I rejoiced when I heard Him say, “Because it’s the Lord God [...]
Luke 10:17-24 Bar 4:5-12,27-29 / Ps 69 Do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven. (Luke 10:20) I asked as I knelt down to pray, “These blessings, why do I deserve?” I rejoiced when I heard Him say, “Because it’s the Lord God you serve.” [...]
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