Tuesday, January 1 — Psalm 1
1 Chronicles 3; Acts 9:1–9
You shall not pervert the justice due to your poor in their lawsuits. Exodus 23:6
There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. And at his gate lay a poor man named Lazarus. Luke 16:19-20
Dear Lord, on this the first day of the new year, may we focus on our neighbors, our friends, and our family, and never overlook each others’ struggles. May this be the year of joy and peace. Amen.