The Daily Office Podcast Sunday Morning // August 17, 2025
Aug 17, 2025
The podcast invites listeners into a morning prayer routine, emphasizing reflection and confession. It contrasts God's sovereignty with the futility of idol worship, using David's anointing as a powerful example of faith. A celebration of divine glory highlights the roles of apostles and martyrs in spreading the message. Finally, it discusses St. Paul's teachings on community, urging believers to support one another and remain vigilant against division while taking meaningful action rooted in faith.
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Trust God, Not Idols
- Psalm 115 contrasts living trust in God with useless idol worship, calling worshippers to praise.
- The psalm emphasizes God's sovereignty and the futility of trusting man-made idols.
David's Rise And Divine Guidance
- Andrew Russell reads 2 Samuel describing David's anointing, conquest of Jerusalem, and battles with the Philistines.
- The passage shows David growing in power as the Lord was with him and guiding his military strategy.
Pray For Mercy And Protection
- The liturgy includes daily prayers asking God to keep us from sin and show mercy.
- Listeners are urged to place hope in the Lord and seek his protection from shame.
