Thursday, April 27 — Psalm 55:9–15
Job 32,33; 1 Corinthians 7:17–24
I formed you, you are my servant; O Israel, you will not be forgotten by me. Isaiah 44:21
Has God rejected his people? By no means! Romans 11:1
Lord, you extend love and mercy, and call and purpose to Israel—your ancient covenant people—and to all those who inherit your history of leading and guiding them. We give thanks that we, and every other human family, are never beyond the reach of your patient, persistent love. Amen.