"Restore us O God."  
- Psalm 80:7a

‘While it is essential to relax and have a change of pace, it is even more essential to be restored.  This restoration comes only from God, in whose image we have been created, who redeems us from sin and guilt and guides us along the paths of righteousness. Such opportunity for restoration is offered in worship, when the faithful gather around Word and sacrament.’  *

Lord, not only on Sunday, but every day, help me set aside time to be with You.  Amen.

*Erwin M. Smuda, Christ in Our Home, November 26, 2011