Friday, May 29
Restoring Healthy Relationships
Matthew 18:15-20

Again, truly I tell you, if two of you agree on earth about anything you ask, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. Matthew 18:19 NRSVue

Restoration begins with me.

Thursday, May 28
A Holy Day of Rejoicing
Nehemiah 8:9-12

And all the people went their way to eat and drink and to send portions and to make great rejoicing, because they had understood the words that were declared to them. Nehemiah 8:12 NRSVue

Celebrate! You’ve accomplished too much in the Lord to be quiet.

Wednesday, May 27
Members of the Body of Christ
Romans 12:1-8

We have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us: prophecy, in proportion to faith; ministry, in ministering; the teacher, in teaching; the encourager, in encouragement; the giver, in sincerity; the leader, in diligence; the compassionate, in cheerfulness. Romans 12:6-8 NRSVue

It is in our honoring the gifts that we see God’s best work, each of us making a critical impact for the good of the body.

Tuesday, May 26
Gladness in the House of the Lord
Psalm 122

I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the LORD!” Our feet are standing within your gates, O Jerusalem. Psalm 122:1-2 NRSVue

Just knowing that we’ve been invited makes us glad.

Monday, May 25
Let Us Sing to the Lord
Psalm 95

Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise! Psalm 95:2 NRSVue

Our songs of thanksgiving can end up in places that exceed the reach of even the biggest stadiums.

International Week of Solidarity with the Peoples of Non-Self-Governing Territories May 25-31, 2026

https://www.un.org/en/observances/non-self-governing-week