Verse and Voice 09/09/2022

September 9, 2022

Verse of the day

But seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you into exile, and pray to the Lord on its behalf, for in its welfare you will find your welfare
Jeremiah 29:7

Voice of the day

When a city is wounded, / before it moans, before it kneels, / it draws a breath, and keeps it … / It becomes a windless forest.

Michael Symmons Roberts, “Last Words”

Prayer of the day

Lord who rebuilds, teach us to labor for the welfare of the spaces and communities we find ourselves in.