Be Clean

“I do choose. Be made clean.” (Mark 1:41, NRSV)

A Guide Along the Way

“At all times bless the Lord God, and ask him to make all your paths straight and to grant success to all your endeavors and plans.” (Tobit 4:19, LH)

“Surely, it is God who saves me;
I will trust in him and not be afraid.” (Isaiah 12:2a, NRSV)

“In the morning, while it was still very dark, he got up and went out to a deserted place, and there he prayed.” (Mark 1:35, NRSV)

“Call on me in the day of distress.
I will free you and you shall honor me.” (Psalm 50:15, LH)

“Cast your burdens upon the Lord,
and he will sustain you….” (Psalm 55:24, BCP)

“We pray for you always that God may make you worthy of his call….” (2 Thessalonians 1:11a, LH)

“And Jesus said to them, ‘Follow me and I will make you fish for people.’” (Mark 1:17, NRSV)

“He was in the wilderness forty days, tempted by Satan; and he was with the wild beasts; and the angels waited on him.” (Mark 1:13, NRSV)

“I have baptized you with water; but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.” (Mark 1:8, NRSV)