PSALM 71:20 (MSG)
You, who made me stare trouble in the face,
Turn me around;
Now let me look life in the face.
JOHN 14:27 (MSG)
Turn me around;
Now let me look life in the face.
JOHN 14:27 (MSG)
I’m leaving you well and whole. That’s my parting gift to you. Peace. I don’t leave you the way you’re used to being left—feeling abandoned, bereft. So don’t be upset. Don’t be distraught.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
We can look to God to turn things around toward peace.
PRAYER
SUMMARY SENTENCE
We can look to God to turn things around toward peace.
PRAYER
Jesus, Prince of Peace, you came into the world to turn things around. The older I get the more disconcerting I find the turmoil generated by the world. I admit that sometimes I get totally frustrated by it all. Forgive me for doubting the success of your mission. Encourage us with some news about how things are moving in your peace-loving direction. Come, Lord Jesus, come. 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.
