“Give the following instructions to the entire community of Israel. You must be holy because I, the Lord your God, am holy.
Leviticus 19:2
“Are you afraid of these idols? Do they terrify you? Is that why you have lied to me and forgotten me and my words? Is it because of my long silence that you no longer fear me?
Isaiah 57:11
So you have not received a spirit that makes you fearful slaves. Instead, you received God’s Spirit when he adopted you as his own children. Now we call him, “Abba, Father.”
Romans 8:15
Forgive us, Father. Too often we think only of ourselves and become caught up in safeguarding our own interests. On this Sabbath day, let us visit with you. Restore us to right relationship with you. Keep us in the embrace of your holy presence. Amen.
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