Friday, October 2, 2026

PSALM 66 – a prayer for joy 

Joy is more than happiness. It is a blessing of the Spirit that comes to us like dawn after a long, dark night. Joy understands that sorrow and suffering are true parts of human existence; and, it anticipates that things will get better, brighter, in Christ. Celebrate the joys of your life today, and the good things that have come out of deep darkness.  

– Pr. Alex  

Let us pray: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ, who in your self-emptying love gathered up and reconciled all creation to the Father. Innumerable galaxies of the heavens worship you. Creatures that grace the earth rejoice in you. All those in the deepest seas bow to you in adoration. As with them we give you praise, grant that we may cherish the earth, our home, and live in harmony with this good creation, for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. (ELW p.81)