Monday, September 30, 2024 — Psalm 114
1 Samuel 20:18–21:9; John 4:39–42
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, “Put your sword back into its place, for all who take the sword will die by the sword.” Matthew 26:52
God, in these unsettling times we pray for peace among our families, neighbors, communities, and nations. Open our hearts to understand the other side of issues and have more compassion for those who live differently from us or have different opinions than ours. Amen.