Thursday, November 27 — Psalm 135:1-12
1 Kings 19; John 19:1-11
The Lord said to Solomon, “Ask for whatever you want me to give you.” Solomon answered, “So give your servant a discerning heart to govern your people and to distinguish between right and wrong.” 1 Kings 3:5,9 (NIV)
Admonish the idlers, encourage the faint hearted, help the weak, be patient with all of them. 1 Thessalonians 5:14
On this day, we can see the bounty and beauty you bring to the world. Our thanks and praise for your goodness must be matched with a willingness to demonstrate that goodness to others. Show us the way, we pray. Amen.