Thursday, March 23 — Psalm 38:1–8
Nehemiah 13:15–31; Romans 7:21–8:8
You silence the roaring of the seas, the tumult of the peoples. Psalm 65:7
Zechariah said, “With a solemn oath to our ancestor Abraham the God of Israel promised to rescue us from our enemies and allow us to serve him without fear all the days of our life.” Luke 1:73-75 GNT
Jesus, quiet friend, we are usually impressed by speed and noise and power. You invite us to your wild and different ways: of listening, humility, and compassion. Lead us in that way. Amen.