The Prayer of the Day:
Holy God, you confound the world’s wisdom in giving your kingdom to the lowly and the pure in heart. Give us such a hunger and thirst for justice, and perseverance in striving for peace, that in our words and deeds the world may see the life of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Amen
Worship Insight:
Who are the blessed ones of God? For Micah, they are those who do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with God. Four Paul, they are the ones who find wisdom in the weakness of the cross. For Jesus, they are the poor, the meek, the merciful, the pure in heart, the peacemakers, those who mourn and those who hunger for righteousness. In baptism we find our blessed identity and calling in this countercultural way of living and serving.
