Monday, June 9 — Psalm 73:21–28
Proverbs 31; 2 Corinthians 11:1–11
Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord rescues them from them all. Psalm 34:19
When they bring you to trial and hand you over, do not worry beforehand about what you are to say, but say whatever is given you at that time, for it is not you who speak but the Holy Spirit. Mark 13:11
Spirit of holiness, there are times when we dishonor your good intentions for us. You long to restore us to the image of God, but we let it tarnish as we nurse selfish attitudes. Burn away our impurities and forge us into useful instruments in your service. Until he comes. Amen.