Our prayer:

[Sister Sonya]

Psalm 27

 

The LORD is my light and my salvation— 
whom shall I fear? 
The LORD is the stronghold of my life— 
of whom shall I be afraid?

When the wicked advance against me 
to devour[a] me, 
it is my enemies and my foes 
who will stumble and fall. 
Though an army besiege me, 
my heart will not fear; 
though war break out against me, 
even then I will be confident.

One thing I ask from the LORD, 
this only do I seek: 
that I may dwell in the house of the LORD 
all the days of my life, 
to gaze on the beauty of the LORD 
and to seek him in his temple. 
For in the day of trouble 
he will keep me safe in his dwelling; 
he will hide me in the shelter of his sacred tent 
and set me high upon a rock.

Then my head will be exalted 
above the enemies who surround me; 
at his sacred tent I will sacrifice with shouts of joy; 
I will sing and make music to the LORD.

Hear my voice when I call, LORD; 
be merciful to me and answer me. 
My heart says of you, “Seek his face!” 
Your face, LORD, I will seek. 
Do not hide your face from me, 
do not turn your servant away in anger; 
you have been my helper. 
Do not reject me or forsake me, 
God my Savior 
Though my father and mother forsake me, 
the LORD will receive me. 
Teach me your way, LORD; 
lead me in a straight path 
because of my oppressors. 
Do not turn me over to the desire of my foes, 
for false witnesses rise up against me, 
spouting malicious accusations.

I remain confident of this: 
I will see the goodness of the LORD 
in the land of the living. 
Wait for the LORD; 
be strong and take heart 
and wait for the LORD.

Amen.

[Sister Sonya]

Our Prayer:

Love in Action~Romans 12

9 Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. 11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. 12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. 13 Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.
... 14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. 16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.

17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. 18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. 19 Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord. 20 On the contrary:

“If your enemy is hungry, feed him;
if he is thirsty, give him something to drink.
In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head."

21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

Amen.

[Bishop Dr. Davis A. Williams]

To God Be The Glory