The First Sunday in Lent
HABAKKUK 2:20 (ABP)
GOD is present in his holy Temple!
Everyone around the world needs to shut up and listen!
MATTHEW 2:2 (ABP)
The magi from the East asked, “Where can we find the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star in the eastern sky, and we're here to pay homage to him.”
SUMMARY SENTENCE
We're all called to honor the God who makes his presence known.
PRAYER
You alone, O God, are worthy of all the attention and recognition that the world has to offer. Frankly, though, we tend to squander it all on less worthy objects and causes. I include myself in this assessment. Put me back on the path toward showing up to pay homage to you -- day in and day out. I'm going to worship you with my words and my life. 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.
Since 2015, I've been modeling one way of using the MORAVIAN DAILY TEXTS* to maintain a daily conversation with God.
– Brad Boydston