daily reading 14.4 (Romans 8:15–17)

5-days-a-week through Romans and the letters Paul wrote from Rome in 2024


Our opening prayer for today:

    Jesus Christ is risen today, Alleluia!
    Our triumphant holy day, Alleluia!
    Who did once, upon the cross, Alleluia!
    Suffer to redeem our loss, Alleluia!

    Hymns of praise then let us sing, Alleluia!
    Unto Christ, our heavenly King, Alleluia!
    Who endured the cross and grave, Alleluia!
    Sinners to redeem and save, Alleluia!

    But the pains which he endured, Alleluia!
    Our salvation hath procured, Alleluia!
    Now above the sky he’s king, Alleluia!
    Where the angels ever sing, Alleluia!

    Sing we to our God above, Alleluia!
    Praise eternal as his love, Alleluia!
    Praise Him, all you heavenly host, Alleluia!
    Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, Alleluia! Amen.

  

Romans 8:15–17

  • You did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear. Instead, you received the Spirit of adoption, by whom we cry out, "Abba, Father!"
  • 16 The Spirit himself testifies together with our spirit that we are God's children, 17 and if children, also heirs—heirs of God and coheirs with Christ—if indeed we suffer with him so that we may also be glorified with him. 
Helpful notes on Romans 8:15–17



































For yourself pray:

  • That God comforts you today with the most mind-boggling fact: He is your Father

For others pray:

  • That God comforts with his good news in Christ families of aid workers killed in Gaza, as well as Gaza hostages and their families

A psalm to listen to and ponder, as time allows:

  • Psalm 54 (YouTube, duet with piano, "My eyes have looked in triumph on my foes.")

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