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Proper 7 (12) Fourth Sunday after Pentecost (Year A, 2025-2026) Scripture Readings: Genesis 21:8-21, Psalm 86:1-10, 16-17, Romans 6:1b-11, Matthew 10:24-39

Proper 6 (11) Third Sunday after Pentecost (Year A, 2025-2026) Scripture Readings: Genesis 18:1-15, (21:1-7), Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19, Romans 5:1-8, Matthew 9:35-10:8, (9-23)

Proper 5 (10) Second Sunday after Pentecost (Year A, 2025-2026) Scripture Readings: Genesis 12:1-9, Psalm 33:1-12, Romans 4:13-25, Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26

Trinity Sunday (Year A, 2025-2026) Scripture Readings: Genesis 1:1-2:4a, Psalm 8, 2 Corinthians 13:11-13, Matthew 28:16-20

Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth (Year A, 2025-2026) Scripture Readings: 1 Samuel 2:1-10, Psalm 113, Romans 12:9-16b, Luke 1:39-57

Day of Pentecost (Year A, 2025-2026) Scripture Readings: Acts 2:1-21, Psalm 104:24-34, 35b, 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13, John 20:19-23

Ascension of the Lord (Year A, 2025-2026) Scripture Readings: Acts 1:1-11, Psalm 47, Ephesians 1:15-23, Luke 24:44-53

Seventh Sunday of Easter (Year A, 2025-2026) Scripture Readings: Acts 1:6-14, Psalm 68:1-10, 32-35, 1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11, John 17:1-11

Sixth Sunday of Easter (Year A, 2025-2026) Scripture Readings: Acts 17:22-31, Psalm 66:8-20, 1 Peter 3:13-22, John 14:15-21

Fifth Sunday of Easter (Year A, 2025-2026) Scripture Readings: Acts 7:55-60, Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16, 1 Peter 2:2-10, John 14:1-14

Fourth Sunday of Easter (Year A, 2025-2026) Scripture Readings: Acts 2:42-47, Psalm 23, 1 Peter 2:19-25, John 10:1-10

Third Sunday of Easter (Year A, 2025-2026) Scripture Readings: Acts 2:14a, 36-41, Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19, 1 Peter 1:17-23, Luke 24:13-35

Second Sunday of Easter (Year A, 2025-2026) Scripture Readings: Acts 2:14a, 22-32, Psalm 16, 1 Peter 1:3-9, John 20:19-31

Easter Evening (Year A, 2025-2026) Scripture Readings: Isaiah 25:6-9, Psalm 114, 1 Corinthians 5:6b-8, Luke 24:13-49

Holy Saturday (Year A, 2025-2026) Scripture Readings: Job 14:1-14, Psalm 31:1-4, 15-16, 1 Peter 4:1-8, Matthew 27:57-66

Resurrection of the Lord (Year A, 2025-2026) Scripture Readings: Acts 10:34-43, Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24, Colossians 3:1-4, John 20:1-18

Good Friday (Year A, 2025-2026) Scripture Readings: Isaiah 52:13-53:12, Psalm 22, Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9, John 18:1-19:42

Maundy Thursday (Year A, 2025-2026) Scripture Readings: Exodus 12:1-4, (5-10), 11-14, Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, John 13:1-17, 31b-35

Wednesday of Holy Week (Year A, 2025-2026) Scripture Readings: Isaiah 50:4-9a, Psalm 70, Hebrews 12:1-3, John 13:21-32

Tuesday of Holy Week (Year A, 2025-2026) Scripture Readings: Isaiah 49:1-7, Psalm 71:1-14, 1 Corinthians 1:18-31, John 12:20-36

Monday of Holy Week (Year A, 2025-2026) Scripture Readings: Isaiah 42:1-9, Psalm 36:5-11, Hebrews 9:11-15, John 12:1-11

Annunciation of the Lord (Year A, 2025-2026) Scripture Readings: Isaiah 7:10-14, Psalm 45, Hebrews 10:4-10, Luke 1:26-38

Liturgy of the Passion (Year A, 2025-2026) Scripture Readings: Isaiah 50:4-9a, Psalm 31:9-16, Philippians 2:5-11, Matthew 27:11-54

Fifth Sunday in Lent (Year A, 2025-2026) Scripture Readings: Ezekiel 37:1-14, Psalm 130, Romans 8:6-11, John 11:1-45

Fourth Sunday in Lent (Year A, 2025-2026)Scripture Readings: 1 Samuel 16:1-13, Psalm 23, Ephesians 5:8-14, John 9:1-41

Third Sunday in Lent (Year A, 2025-2026)Scripture Readings: Exodus 17:1-7, Psalm 95, Romans 5:1-11, John 4:5-42

Second Sunday in Lent (Year A, 2025-2026)Scripture Readings: Genesis 12:1-4a, Psalm 121, Romans 4:1-5, 13-17, John 3:1-17, Matthew 17:1-9

Transfiguration Sunday (Year A, 2025-2026)Scripture Readings: Exodus 24:12-18, Psalm 99, 2 Peter 1:16-21, Matthew 17:1-9

Ash Wednesday (Year A, 2025-2026)  Scripture Readings: Joel 2:1-2, 12-17, Isaiah 58:1-12, Psalm 51:1-17, 2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10, Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21

First Sunday in Lent (Year A, 2025-2026)Scripture Readings: Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7, Psalm 32, Romans 5:12-19, Matthew 4:1-11

Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany (Year A, 2025-2026)Scripture Readings: Isaiah 58:1-9a (9b-12), Psalm 112:1-9 (10), 1 Corinthians 2:1-12 (13-16), Matthew 5:13-20

Presentation of the Lord  (Year A, 2025-2026)Scripture Readings: Malachi 3:1-4, Psalm 84, Psalm 24:7-10, Hebrews 2:14-18, Luke 2:22-40

Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany  (Year A, 2025-2026)Scripture Readings: Micah 6:1-8, Psalm 15, 1 Corinthians 1:18-31, Matthew 5:1-12

Third Sunday after the Epiphany  (Year A, 2025-2026)Scripture Readings: Isaiah 9:1-4, Psalm 27:1, 4-9, 1 Corinthians, 1:10-18, Matthew 4:12-23

Second Sunday after the Epiphany (Year A, 2025-2026)Scripture Readings: Isaiah 49:1-7, Psalm 40:1-11, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, John 1:29-42

Baptism of the Lord  (Year A, 2025-2026)Scripture Readings: Isaiah 42:1-9, Psalm 29, Acts 10:34-43, Matthew 3:13-17

Epiphany of the Lord (Year A, 2025-2026)Scripture Readings: Isaiah 60:1-6, Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14, Ephesians 3:1-12, Matthew 2:1-12

Second Sunday after Christmas Day (Year A, 2025-2026)Scripture Readings: Jeremiah 31:7-14, Sirach 24:1-12, Psalm 147:12-20, Wisdom of Solomon 10:15-21, Ephesians 1:3-14, John 1:(1-9), 10-18

Holy Name of Jesus (Year A, 2025-2026)Scripture Readings: Numbers 6:22-27, Psalm 8, Galatians 4:4-7, Philippians 2:5-11, Luke 2:15-21

Proper 28 (33) Twenty-Third Sunday after PentecostScripture Readings: Isaiah 65:17-25, Isaiah 12, Malachi 4:1-2a, Psalm 98, 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13, Luke 21:5-19

Proper 27 (32) Twenty-Second Sunday after PentecostScripture Readings: Psalm 145:1-5, 17-21, Psalm 98, Job 19:23-27a, Psalm 17:1-9, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17, Luke 20:27-38

All Saints Day (Year C, 2024-2025)Scripture Readings: Daniel 7:1-3, 15-18, Psalm 149, Ephesians 1:11-23, Luke 6:20-31

Proper 25 (30) Twentieth Sunday after PentecostScripture Readings: Joel 2:23-32, Psalm 65, Sirach 35:12-17, Jeremiah 14:7-10, 19-22, Psalm 84:1-7, 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18, Luke 18:9-14

Proper 19 (24) Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Year C, 2024-2025)Scripture Readings: Jeremiah 4:11-12, 22-28, Psalm 14, Exodus 32:7-14, Psalm 51:1-10, 1 Timothy 1:12-17, Luke 15:1-10

Holy Cross (Year C, 2024-2025)Scripture Readings: Numbers 21:4b-9, Psalm 98:1-5, Psalm 78:1-2, 34-38, 1 Corinthians 1:18-24, John 3:13-17

Send us a textTitle: Psalm 25: Discover Hope and Breakthrough in Life's StrugglesShort DescriptionPsalm 25 is a heartfelt prayer for deliverance, forgiveness, and direction in life's most difficult seasons. In this episode, discover how God's steadfast love and faithfulness meet us in our struggles, whether caused by enemies, circumstances, or our own sins and how His guidance leads to peace, stability, and renewed hope.Episode HighlightsPsalm 25 blends lament, trust, and instruction in an acrostic prayer of dependence.David lifts his soul to the Lord, choosing trust over fear and shame (vv. 1–3).Seeking God's ways is better than chasing quick fixes or impulsive relief (vv. 4–5).God's mercy covers both past failures and present struggles (vv. 6–7).The Lord teaches and guides sinners who humbly seek Him (vv. 8–11).Those who fear the Lord enjoy intimacy, guidance, and blessing (vv. 12–14).Even when troubles intensify, faith looks upward, trusting God's protection (vv. 15–21).Prayer expands beyond self, interceding for God's people as a whole (v. 22).Resources and Next StepsJoin the free Navigator Level of the Lessons for Life Community: https://jameslongjr.org/communityExplore full membership and coaching options: https://jameslongjr.org/signupnowDownload devotionals, attend live meetups, and access biblical life training to grow emotionally, relationally, and spiritually. ABOUT JAMES and LESSONS FOR LIFE Are you seeking hope, wisdom, and practical solutions to life's challenges? Dr. James Long, Jr., pastor, counselor, and professor with over 30 years of experience, helps people discover God's solutions to emotional, relational, and spiritual challenges. Each episode of Lessons for Life points you to the peace and freedom found in Jesus Christ. Resources and Next Steps Join the free Navigator Level of the Lessons for Life Community: https://jameslongjr.org/community Explore full membership and coaching options: https://jameslongjr.org/signupnow Listen and Subscribe: Find Lessons for Life with James Long, Jr., wherever you listen to podcasts Connect Instagram: https://jameslongjr.org/instagram Facebook: https://jameslongjr.org/facebook YouTube: https://jameslongjr.org/youtube

Proper 16 (21) Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost (Year C, 2024-2025)Scripture Readings: Jeremiah 1:4-10, Psalm 71:1-6, Isaiah 58:9b-14, Psalm 103:1-8, Hebrews 12:18-29, Luke 13:10-17

Proper 15 (20) Tenth Sunday after Pentecost (Year C, 2024-2025)Scripture Readings: Isaiah 5:1-7, Psalm 80:1-2, 8-19, Jeremiah 23:23-29, Psalm 82, Hebrews 11:29-12:2, Luke 12:49-56,

Luke 24:1-11 - This message centers on the resurrection of Jesus as the foundation of living hope, contrasting it with superficial hopes rooted in money, health, reputation, or religion. It emphasizes that Jesus' empty tomb is a historical fact that transcends cultural shifts and intellectual objections, giving believers unshakable confidence in God's promises.

Luke 24:1-11 - This message centers on the resurrection of Jesus as the foundation of living hope, contrasting it with superficial hopes rooted in money, health, reputation, or religion. It emphasizes that Jesus' empty tomb is a historical fact that transcends cultural shifts and intellectual objections, giving believers unshakable confidence in God's promises.