Daily Devotions August 18 - August 24, 2024

Aug 18

Sunday, August 18, 2024

Prayer of the Day

O God, mighty and immortal, you know that as fragile creatures surrounded by great dangers, we cannot by ourselves stand upright. Give us strength of mind and body, so that even when we suffer because of human sin, we may rise victorious through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia. The crowd 'was rejoicing* at the wonderful things that Je-'sus was doing Alleluia. (Luke 13:17)

Isaiah 58:9b-14

Do not trample the sabbath

Psalm 103:1-8

The LORD crowns you with mercy and steadfast love (Ps. 103:4)

Hebrews 12:18-29

Coming to the city of the living God

Luke 13:10-17

Jesus heals on the sabbath

Semicontinuous Reading and Psalm

Jeremiah 1:4-10

Jeremiah called to be a prophet

Psalm 71:1-6

From my mother's womb you have been my strength. (Ps. 71:6):

Monday, August 19, 2024

Psalm 109:21-31

Ezekiel 20:1-17

Hebrews 3:7-4:11

Tuesday, August 20, 2024

Psalm 109:21-31

Ezekiel 20:18-32

Revelation 3:7-13

Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Psalm 109:21-31

Ezekiel 20:33-44

Luke 6:6-11

Thursday, August 22, 2024

Psalm 103:1-8

Proverbs 15:13-17

1 Peter 3:8-12

Friday, August 23, 2024