Psalm 78:65-72

Then the Lord awoke as from sleep, like a strong man shouting because of wine. And he put his adversaries to rout; he put them to everlasting shame. He rejected the tent of Joseph; he did not choose the tribe of Ephraim, but he chose the tribe of Judah, Mount Zion, which he loves. He built his sanctuary like the high heavens, like the earth, which he has founded forever. He chose David his servant and took him from the sheepfolds; from following the nursing ewes he brought him to shepherd Jacob his people, Israel his inheritance. With upright heart he shepherded them and guided them with his skillful hand.

Lord, I raise up all those whom You have truly called to be pastors and shepherds to Your Church. Fill their hearts for compassion for the flock, with burning desires to serve humbly before You. Teach them to be faithful stewards of the Word, neither adding to or subtracting from. Give them strength and single-mindedness of purpose. And send an anamchara, a soul friend to support and shepherd each one of them.

Today's readings in the Psalms:

Morning: Psalm 107

Mid-day: 119:145-152

Evening: Psalm 33

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