Deuteronomy 5:16-22

“Honor your father and your mother, as the LORD your God has commanded you, that your days may be long, and that it may be well with you in the land which the LORD your God is giving you.” (Deuteronomy 5:16)
      Father, we ask you to restore right relationships in the families of this diocese.

“You shall not murder.” (Deuteronomy 5:17)
      Holy Spirit, soften our hearts toward those in harm’s way in the inner cities of this diocese.

“You shall not commit adultery.” (Deuteronomy 5:18 )
      Jesus, help us as a nation turn away from those programs on TV and on the Web that promote adultery and fornication.

“You shall not steal.” (Deuteronomy 5:19)
      Father, we see all around us the devastation caused by living and borrowing beyond our means to repay; bring your order in the finances of your people. Help us recognize usury for what it is and avoid it.

“You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.” (Deuteronomy 5:20)
      Holy Spirit, please help us speak the truth in love about our neighbors and about our brothers and sisters in your church.

“You shall not covet your neighbor”s wife; and you shall not desire your neighbor”s house, his field, his male servant, his female servant, his ox, his donkey, or anything that is your neighbor”s.” (Deuteronomy 5:21)
      Jesus, please help us walk in your footsteps and desire what you want us to desire.

“These words the LORD spoke to all your assembly, in the mountain from the midst of the fire, the cloud, and the thick darkness, with a loud voice; and He added no more. And he wrote them on two tablets of stone and gave them to me.” (Deuteronomy 5:22)
      LORD, our hearts have become hardened; write your word on our hearts and soften them. Lead us by day and by night through the present wilderness in the church and in the nation. Thank you.

Tuesday: 26, 28; Deuteronomy 6:16-25; Hebrews 2:1-10; John 1:19-28
Ash Wednesday: 32, 143; Jonah 3:1-4:11; Hebrews 12:1-14; Luke 18:9-14

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