Friday, 17 ⬤ New Moon 12.54
(Genesis 31:36-45; Matthew 17:22-27)
O God, from the depths of the earth you will bring me up again. You will increase my honour and comfort me once again.Psalm 71:20-21
And Jesus said, ‘Young man, I say to you, rise!’ The dead man sat up and began to speak, and Jesus gave him to his mother.Luke 7:14-15
In 1722, in Herrnhut, the practice of having a Biblical text as a shared daily "Watchword" among the inhabitants was born.
Over 300 years later it still exists, in a printed book and now online.
Thursday, 5 (Malachi 4:1-6; Revelation 17:7-18)
Protect me, O God, for in you I take refuge. Psalm 16:1
But the Lord is faithful; he will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one. 2 Thessalonians 3:3