Thursday, August 26 — Psalm 103:19–22
Jeremiah 25:15–26:9; 1 Timothy 6:3–16
O save your people, and bless your heritage; be their shepherd, and carry them forever. Psalm 28:9
You are God’s own people, in order that you may proclaim the mighty acts of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. 1 Peter 2:9
Lord, train us to use your strength to lift up the world to your calling. Help us to discern the light that you see in all people, that we may see your mercy throughout the world. Amen.