This is from today’s Morning Prayer Reading: Isaiah 4:2-3
“On that day, the branch of the Lord shall be beauty and glory, and the fruit of the land shall be honor and splendor for the survivors of Israel. Whoever is left in Zion and remains in Jerusalem will be called holy, everyone who has been recorded for life in Jerusalem.”
As I enter into this new day, Lord, I am reminded of Your promise to bring forth beauty and glory, even in the midst of trials. The “branch of the Lord” calls to mind Your Son, Jesus Christ, the fulfillment of all hope and renewal. In Him, I find strength to serve and a vision of the holiness You call me to embody.
As a deacon, I am invited to reflect this beauty and splendor in my ministry—to bring the hope of new life to those who feel cut off, the dignity of holiness to those who may feel unworthy, and the fruits of Your Spirit to all whom I encounter. Isaiah’s words encourage me to see every person as someone recorded for life, chosen by You to bear witness to Your glory.
Today, I pray for the grace to be a branch firmly rooted in You. May the fruit of my service bring honor to Your name, and may I reflect the splendor of Your love to the survivors of life’s trials—the lonely, the grieving, the oppressed, and those yearning for renewal. Help me to remain steadfast in my mission and to walk with humility, knowing that my calling is grounded in Your holiness, not my own.
Lord, let this day be a reflection of Your beauty and glory. May Your Spirit flow through me as I seek to proclaim Your Kingdom with my words, actions, and presence. Amen.
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