PSALM 42:1 (NRSV)
As a deer longs for flowing streams,
so my soul longs for you, O God.
LUKE 17:5 (NRSV)
“Increase our faith!”
SUMMARY SENTENCE
The desire of the faithful is to have more faith so we can know God more deeply.
DAILY FODDER
Honestly, is your desire for God and his ways deepening? How would you know?
PRAYER
Jesus, you are the fountain of life-giving water. Like none other, you refresh my soul. Forgive me for being ho-hum about our relationship at times, despite all that you do for me. Increase my faith so that my life glows with your faithfulness. Amen.
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
Give us enough food for today.
Forgive us our wrongdoing,
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
