Monday, August 22nd
1 Thessalonians 1:5-8, Matthew 23:13-22

In prayer and sacrament, in your obedience to the word in the grace and power of Our love I am with you, bringing you to the Father’s Presence and binding you in fellowship with all faithful in Our love and committed to the Father’s will and loving purpose.

In single-mindedness and self-giving follow in the way We open up to you. Follow in the steps of the Son of Man as you are led and guided by Our Holy Spirit. Have faith and trust in Him who brought you into being and who protects,
strengthens and encompasses you in His love as you continue faithful in the way: I speak to one, I speak to every one.

Pray that the Father’s word in you bear witness to the grace and power of Our indwelling.