Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany
Watchword for the Week — The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. Psalm 111:10
Sunday, January 28 — Deuteronomy 18:15–20; Psalm 111
1 Corinthians 8:1–13; Mark 1:21–28
Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord! Psalm 27:14
You have heard of the endurance of Job, and you have seen the purpose of the Lord, how the Lord is compassionate and merciful. James 5:11
Merciful God, in times of turmoil and distress we pray for the patience and courage that we sometimes need just to make it through the day. Provoke us to ask for help from you and from those around us. Amen.