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Bless the Lord, whose name is to be praised,
Our Father who art in heaven,
who has given us his laws,
to show us the error of our ways,
Blessed is his son, Christ the Messiah,
who redeemed us from having broken them.
Blessed are you, O Holy Spirit,
who assists us in sinning no more,
and sustains us in the way of the Lord,
grant us wisdom and understanding this day.
Amen.
Old Testament Reading - Habakkuk’s Complaint
1This is the message that came to the prophet Habakkuk in a vision from God:
2O Lord, how long must I call for help before you will listen? I shout to you in vain; there is no answer. “Help! Murder!” I cry, but no one comes to save. 3Must I forever see this sin and sadness all around me?
Wherever I look I see oppression and bribery and men who love to argue and to fight. 4The law is not enforced, and there is no justice given in the courts, for the wicked far outnumber the righteous, and bribes and trickery prevail.
1I will climb my watchtower now and wait to see what answer God will give to my complaint.
2And the Lord said to me, “Write my answer on a billboard,a large and clear, so that anyone can read it at a glance and rush to tell the others. 3But these things I plan won’t happen right away. Slowly, steadily, surely, the time approaches when the vision will be fulfilled. If it seems slow,b do not despair, for these things will surely come to pass. Just be patient! They will not be overdue a single day!
4 “Note this: Wicked men trust themselves alone as these Chaldeans do,c and fail; but the righteous man trusts in me and lives!
. . . . .Habakkuk 1:1-2, 2:1-4- Literally, “on the tablets.”
- Or “If he seems slow.”
- as these Chaldeans do, implied. the righteous man trusts in me and lives, or “the righteous shall live by his faith.”
Intercession
Please remember our Prayer Requests
We pray for all people in their daily life and work;
For our families, friends, and neighbours
and for those who are alone.
For this community,
the nation,
and the world;
For all who work for justice, freedom, and peace.
Hear us, Lord;
For your mercy is great.
Amen.
