08/04/2023
8.4.23
Romans 9:6-13
But it is not as though the word of God has come to nothing. For they are not all Israel, that are of Israel. Neither, because they are Abraham’s offspring, are they all children. But, “your offspring will be accounted as from Isaac.” That is, it is not the children of the flesh who are children of God, but the children of the promise are counted as heirs. For this is a word of promise, “At the appointed time I will come, and Sarah will have a son.” Not only so, but Rebekah also conceived by one, by our father Isaac. For being not yet born, neither having done anything good or bad, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works, but of him who calls, it was said to her, “The elder will serve the younger.” Even as it is written, “Jacob I loved, but Esau I hated.”
Prayer:
Almighty, God, help us to be ever-mindful today, that you have called those who believe into you from before the foundation of the world, and that we are saved for your purposes, not because of our deeds, that we may truly live in your love and grace and reflect your glory in all things. We beg this in Jesus’ holy and mighty name. Amen. 
Prayer calendar:
Terry and Joan C
The family of Marie P.
Visitors
Daily:
* the health and healing of all at Saint Paul’s
* the true conversion of our nation’s elected and appointed leaders
* that the schemes of all tyrants would be exposed and turned against them tenfold that they may be brought to a place of true repentance.