Thursday, August 11 — Psalm 96:10–13
Joshua 19:10–39; Luke 16:16–31
Restore us, O Lord God of hosts; let your face shine, that we may be saved. Psalm 80:19
When the Lord saw the widow, he had compassion for her and said to her, “Do not weep.” Then he came forward and touched the bier, and the bearers stood still. And he said, “Young man, I say to you, rise!” Luke 7:13–14
Loving Redeemer, you will never leave our side—we are never alone. You are our dear friend, Jesus. Lord, help us to be better friends to those who are suffering in our world. Amen.