BLESSING

The Seventh Sunday after Epiphany

GENESIS 26:4 (NLT)
God said to Abraham, "I will cause your descendants to become as numerous as the stars of the sky, and I will give them all these lands. And through your descendants all the nations of the earth will be blessed."

GALATIANS 4:28 (NLT)
And you, dear brothers and sisters, are children of the promise, just like Isaac.

SUMMARY SENTENCE
The blessings generated through God's promises go on and on.

PRAYER
We are amazed, O Lord, at the ongoing ripples of your promises. What you set in motion way back then continues to renew lives and all of creation. Forgive me my angst over the way things are going in the world. Renew my confidence in your promises. I want to play a supportive role in your blessing. Amen.

THE LORD'S PRAYER
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your Name. Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen.