Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. "Honor your father and mother" (this is the first commandment with a promise), "that it may go well with you and that you may live long in the land."

Lord, this is beginning to be a week of prayer for my family, concentrated and devoted prayer for them. Guide me to pray for them unceasingly throughout each day, remembering each child, spouse and grandchild specifically in prayer. Help me, Lord, to honor this vow this week. The spirit is willing but the memory is weak.

Today's readings in the Psalms:

Morning: Psalm 139

Mid-day: 119:137-144

Evening: Psalm 64

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