Friday, January 27 — Psalm 18:1–6
1 Chronicles 25; Acts 16:16–29
Abner called to Joab, “Is the sword to keep devouring forever? Do you not know that the end will be bitter?” 2 Samuel 2:26
Jesus said to Peter, “Put your sword back into its place; for all who take the sword will perish by the sword.” Matthew 26:52
Oh God our help, cause us to be bearers of your peace into a world of increasing violence. Guard us and sustain us until you bring us into your eternal presence. In Jesus’ name, Amen.