ASLC Devotions - Tuesday

For these message, we use the ELCA Daily Lectionary - readings that relate to the weekend readings but expose us to more of the Bible. The assigned reading for today is a passage from Leviticus that describes the monthly ritual cleanliness needs of women. I didn't feel like writing a devotional message about that. I surely could have chosen another biblical passage - there are plenty. But the reading got me thinking about healing of all kinds - physical, spiritual, emotional, religious. And so I invite you to use the text of this loved hymn for devotional purposes today:

Healer of Our Every Ill

Refrain
    Healer of our ev'ry ill,
    light of each tomorrow,
    give us peace beyond our fear,
    and hope beyond our sorrow.

1    You who know our fears and sadness,
    grace us with your peace and gladness;
    Spirit of all comfort, fill our hearts.  Refrain

2    In the pain and joy beholding
    how your grace is still unfolding,
    give us all your vision, God of love.  Refrain

3    Give us strength to love each other,
    ev'ry sister, ev'ry brother;
    Spirit of all kindness, be our guide.  Refrain

4    You who know each thought and feeling,
    teach us all your way of healing;
    Spirit of compassion, fill each heart.  Refrain

Text: Marty Haugen, b. 1950
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Check out http://www.allsaintspalatine.org for full calendar and the July newsletter. Worship each weekend at 5 pm on Saturday and 9 am on Sunday. Also, visit the Youth Gathering group's carwash on Saturday from 11-2. Then join the "ASLC NOLA" Facebook group to follow our trip in July.