Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Watchword for the week — Jesus said, “Whoever wants to be first must be last of all and servant of all.” Mark 9:35
Sunday, September 22, 2024 — Jeremiah 11:18-20; Psalm 54
James 3:13-4:3,7-8a; Mark 9:30-37
He shall be the one of peace. Micah 5:5
Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing. 1 Peter 3:9 NIV
God, often in life, we want to protect ourselves by using the same evil that was used against us. We need to stop and think about what we are doing. Help us to bless those who have caused harm to us, and instead, offer your love. Amen.