For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps. (22) He committed no sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth. (23) When he was reviled, he did not revile in return; when he suffered, he did not threaten, but continued entrusting himself to him who judges justly. (24) He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed.
How timely, Lord, after yesterday’s accusations of carrying information wrongly to an inmate. You are the royal example, we am not to reply in kind, but to respond in love for our accuser, acknowledging the basis for her hurt, fear and terror of her oppressor.
Therefore LORD, we entrust our well-being and safety to You, fully aware that You are in control of all things and are working through this circumstance for our good and for the good of our brother in prison.
Today’s readings in the Psalms:
Morning: Psalm 15
Mid-day: 119:129-136
Evening: Psalm 90
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