Thursday, July 20 — Psalm 87
Isaiah 41:8–42:9; Philippians 2:5–18
In you the orphan finds mercy. Hosea 14:3
These are the words of the first and the last, who was dead and came to life: “I know your affliction.” Revelation 2:8–9
Dearest Divine, we are a people of tears, and a people of blessings, a people of families and a people of lost and new friends, a people who mourn and a people who laugh, a people of faith and a people of your love. Be it so, Amen.