Old Testament Verse

The LORD is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, abounding in steadfast love, and relenting from punishment.
Joel 2:13

New Testament Verse

The gardener said to the owner of the vineyard, "Sir, let it alone for one more year, until I dig around it and put manure on it. If it bears fruit next year, well and good, but if not, you can cut it down."
Luke 13:8-9

Prayer

O Lord, you are my good portion, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. Forgive me for sinking into fits of impatience, anger, and despair. Make my life good soil that produces fruit for your service. Keep me trusting in your mercy and not in my own designs and plans. Amen.

Bible Reading Plan

• Psalm 131
• 1 Kings 13:23-14:20
• John 17:1-19
• Ezekiel 19, 20, 21
• James 1