Monday, July 24 — Psalm 88:13–18
Isaiah 44:24–45:25; Philippians 3:12–4:1
I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will feed you with knowledge and understanding. Jeremiah 3:15
Paul wrote: I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone, for kings and all who are in high positions, so that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and dignity. 1 Timothy 2:1–2
O Creator God, may we cling to your presence, may we rejoice in the glory of your majesty, and may you anoint us with your right spirit and create in each of us a clean and pure heart. Amen.