Make them holy by your truth; teach them your word, which is truth.
John 17:17
For I was ashamed to ask the king for soldiers and horsemen to accompany us and protect us from enemies along the way. After all, we had told the king, “Our God’s hand of protection is on all who worship him, but his fierce anger rages against those who abandon him.”
Ezra 8:22
Then Jesus turned to the Twelve and asked, “Are you also going to leave?”
John 6:67
Loving and merciful God, we know that too often we forget or forsake you. We think that we can handle things by ourselves, or we blame you for what is wrong with our lives. Pardon these transgressions in your mercy, and mend our hearts and spirits to seek you always. Amen.
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