THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2022 Scripture
Reading: Psalm 63:1–8
Additional Scriptures: Daniel
3:19–30; Revelation 2:8–11
It is not always easy to see the hand of God at work in our lives or to claim God's steadfast love for oneself. Saint Augustine in his Confessions looked back over the early years of his life and in hindsight could see God at work, accomplishing God's purposes for him in unlikely circumstances. This remembrance of things past, of God's care for us in often unexpected ways, becomes the safe place at the center of our lives and the assurance that God will continue to be with us in the years ahead.[2]
O Lord,
strong and mighty, Lord of Hosts and King of glory: Cleanse our hearts from
sin, keep our hands pure, and turn our minds from what is passing away; so that
at the last we may stand in Your holy place and receive Your blessing; through
Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one
God, forever and ever. Amen[3]
Almighty and ever-living
God as You used Patrick to teach the people of Ireland the truth of the eternal
Trinity so make us faithful in all matters of teaching and godly living to the
praise and honor of Your most holy name. [4]
Collect for Patrick © 2006 Concordia Publishing House,
St. Louis
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