Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord, nor of me his prisoner, but share in suffering for the gospel by the power of God, who saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, which he gave us in Christ Jesus before the ages began, and which now has been manifested through the appearing of our Savior Christ Jesus, who abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel, for which I was appointed a preacher and apostle and teacher, which is why I suffer as I do. But I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that he is able to guard until that Day what has been entrusted to me.

It is a great blessing, Lord, that Betty and I allowed to spend these latter years of our lives ministering in the prisons of Vermont. Looking back, we see how You have trained and equipped us for this ministry; all the while that we thought we were leading our lives as we chose, You had a plan for us, moving us towards this work. Praise You, our Lord Jesus, for Your mercy to us.

Today's readings in the Psalms:

Morning: Psalm 118

Mid-day: 119:129-136

Evening: Psalm 44

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