Lectionary for 10/10/08

Today's readings are Deuteronomy 9.1-22 ( http://www.gnpcb.org/esv/search/?q=Deut.+9.1-22 ) and Matthew 11.1-19 ( http://www.gnpcb.org/esv/search/?q=Matt.+11.1-19 ). 

Our Lord, we confess we are a stubborn people.  We are quick to defend ourselves.  We are quick to see our own wisdom.  We are quick to make our plans which lead to our own self gratification.  We are sold to momentary pleasure and not to eternal truth.  We are unstable and changeable in all our ways.  We are quick to anger, slow to forgive, and abounding in selfishness.  Hearing your Word we do not receive it because in our inmost being we think we are wiser than you.

We thank you that you came and took on humanity but without sin.  Thank you for showing yourself a a companion of tax collectors and sinners such as us.  Thank you for being the Lord who gives sight, soundness, cleansing, hearing, true life, and the good news of your kingdom.  As you grant us repentance, proclaim your forgiveness and the adoption you have prepared for us through your perfect life, death, and resurrection in our place.

Amen.