God's faithfulness and kindness
I will treat you with such kindness that your nation will grow strong, and I will also keep my promises to you. ~ Leviticus 26:9 (CEV)
For all of God’s promises have been fulfilled in Christ with a resounding “Yes!” And through Christ, our “Amen” (which means “Yes”) ascends to God for his glory. ~ 2 Corinthians 1:20 (NLT)
SUMMARY SENTENCE
We echo God's faithfulness and kindness.
PRAYER
Lord, up to this moment you have favored us with everything we need for life and service. Our selfish habits embarrass me in light of your faithfulness. By your Spirit, help us turn back to your way. Renew our faith by your promises and let us serve in forgiving love. Amen! Glory be to your holy name! (Daily Texts, Mount Carmel Ministries edition)
TRANSLATIONS
ABP = Authorized Boydston Paraphrase — my own freestyle biblical adaptation — somewhere between paraphrase, commentary, and sermon
CEB = Common English Bible (©2011, the Common English Bible)
CEV = Contemporary English Version (©1995, American Bible Society)
MSG = The Message (©1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2000, 2001, 2002 by Eugene H. Peterson)
NIRV = New International Reader's Version (©1996, 1998, Biblica)
NIV = New International Version (©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011, Biblica)
NLT = New Living Translation (©1996, 2004, 2007, 2013, Tyndale House Foundation)
