You shall lie down and no one will disturb you. (Job 11:19a NABRE)
It is my actions and the intentions of my heart that promise the peaceful rest of the good and the just.
Beginning in verse thirteen, I see that if I will set my heart right and stretch out my hands toward God, if I work to remove bad behaviors from my life and unfairness from my heart,* I will find rest that no one will disturb.
Lord, I pray that the actions and intentions of my heart today will show good stewardship of your creation. I ask that each thought and each action bring me closer to understanding the peace which only you can give. And I ask that I not be tempted by selfish wants today, but instead be completely satisfied and filled with the joy your Holy Spirit brings.
Today, I will remember the witness of the martyrs and make the small sacrifices that following Jesus today may require of me.*
Saint Apollinaris, first century martyr, pray for us.
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