2Samuel 21; Galatians 1; Ezekiel 28; Psalm 77

prayer arising:

Jesus, when my heart and mind are full of questions, take me to the cross. There is no comfort until I hear You. Don't let my soul be comforted in anything less than You. Take me to the cross.

Father, reveal Your Son in me, that I will speak on the authority of the grace of Christ.
I confess to a desire to please others - reveal Your Son in me.

I hear Your condemnation of violent and dishonest trade, of pride corrupting wisdom, of such things provoking internal fires which consume and destroy. All things are answerable to You. And You will judge with justice. Let my practices of living show that it is You who are God, a God of unfailing love and promise, a God who is merciful and compassionate who shows us justice in the self-exposure of the cross - reveal Your Son in me today.

Amen.