Thursday, October 16 — Psalm 119:17–24
Ezekiel 22:23–23:27; James 3:1–12
Do not be afraid, for I am with you and will bless you. Genesis 26:24
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places. Ephesians 1:3
God to whom we set our prayers, lift our burdens, open the doors! Let us call to you as Christ did, entreating your mercy and sure of your reply. We, with him, have been blessed with the pouring out of your power upon us—let our hearts be steadied. Amen.