The Daily Office for May 23, 2012
Scriptures
Psalm 101
Isaiah 4:2-6
Ephesians 4:1-16
Matthew 8:28-34
Reading (Isaiah 4:2-6)
Reflection
When we think about widespread pollution, hunger and the depletion of resources, such problems often result from being poor stewards. Hoarding resources or taking them without regard for other people ultimately harms us all. While we may be tempted to dismiss such problems as too big for us to tackle, we must keep in mind that we all have a responsibility to do what we can to manage the earth’s resources wisely. Several small efforts on a local level have the potential to yield large-scale benefits. Ask the Lord for wisdom and inspiration as you seek to exercise your responsibility over the earth and its resources in ways that will honor Him.
Collect for the Day
O God the King of glory, you have exalted your only Son Jesus Christ with great triumph to your kingdom in heaven: we beseech you, leave us not comfortless, but send your Holy Spirit to strengthen us and exalt us to the place where our Saviour Christ is gone before, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.