Morning Scripture Reading
Psalms – 1;2
Old Testament – Lamentations 3:1–27
New Testament – Matthew 1:18–25
Evening Scripture Reading
Psalms – 3;4;5
Old Testament – Lamentations 3:28–48
New Testament – Matthew 2:1–6
Old Testament – 1 Kings 19: 15–21
Psalms – 1;2
Epistle – Galations 5: 1–6
Gospel – Matthew 11: 25–30
Collect: God of Freedom and rest, who in Jesus Christ has set us free from the bondage of sin and incited us to take upon ourselves the yoke that is easy and the burden is light, grant us grace to surrender wholly to your will. As Elisha turned from his former life to follow your call, so may we renounce all that hinders our obedience to Christ. Lead us into the true freedom of life under your Lordship, through Jesus Christ our Lord, who reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.