Saturday, March 9 — Psalm 34:19–22
Ezra 10:7–44; Romans 2:5–16
Just as I have watched over them to pluck up and break down, so I will watch over them to build and to plant, says the Lord. Jeremiah 31:28
God has destined us not for wrath but for obtaining salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Thessalonians 5:9
God of salvation, you came to us in our time of need. Thank you for the gift of redemption and for saving us from ourselves. Help us to build your kingdom here on earth, and allow your love to flourish in our world. Amen.