Wednesday, July 16 — Psalm 85:8–13
Isaiah 38:1–40:5; Philippians 1:12–22
Unless the Lord guards the city, the guard keeps watch in vain. Psalm 127:1
I urge that prayers be made for kings and all who are in high positions, so that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and dignity. 1 Timothy 2:1-2
Loving God, sometimes we forget that those who lead us— in our churches, our local communities, and at the national level—need our prayers as they work to lead and guide diverse groups of people with diverse interests. Watch over them, too, Lord. Amen.