THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 2022 Scripture
Reading: Philippians 2:19–24
Additional Scriptures: Psalm 126;
Isaiah 43:1–7
Paul writes with pride concerning
the young pastor Timothy. He boasts, “I
have no one else like him, who will show genuine concern for your welfare.”
He goes on demonstrating Timothy’s pastoral heart, “But you know that Timothy has proved himself.” How so, while everyone looks out for their own
interests, Timothy’s focus was on Christ and Him crucified. We pray that the
Lord of the harvest wound send workers into His harvest field. But not any worker,
may He send those with a pastoral heart; like that of young Timothy who forsook
his own interests for the sake of the Gospel and the sheep of Christ’s flock. Today,
thank the Lord for our pastors and especially for younger pastors who serve their
congregations with joy, vigor and love.
Almighty and most merciful
God, drive from us all weakness of body, mind and spirit; that, being restored
to wholeness, we may with free hearts become what You intend us to be and
accomplish what You want us to do; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and
reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen [2]
[1] M
Thursday copyright © Ed Riojas Higher Things
[2]Collect
for Thursday of Lent 4, http://www.liturgies.net/Lent/LentenCollects.htm
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