Monday, October 9 — Psalm 117
Ezekiel 14:12–15:8; Hebrews 12:14–24
Treasures gained by wickedness do not profit, but righteousness delivers from death. Proverbs 10:2
Zacchaeus said to Jesus, “Look, half of my possessions, Lord, I will give to the poor; and if I have defrauded anyone of anything, I will pay back four times as much.” Luke 19:8
Christ, we acknowledge that you are the only source of true fulfillment. Deliver us from materialism; free us from the never-ending quest for more. Grant us the peace that comes from surrendering our desires to you. Amen.