Readings for Lent and Easter

The Lord Chooses Jeremiah

⁴ The Lord said:

⁶ I replied, “I'm not a good speaker, Lord, and I'm too young.”

⁷ “Don't say you're too young,” the Lord answered. “If I tell you to go and speak to someone, then go! And when I tell you what to say, don't leave out a word! ⁸ I promise to be with you and keep you safe, so don't be afraid.”

⁹ The Lord reached out his hand, then he touched my mouth and said, “I am giving you the words to say, ¹⁰ and I am sending you with authority to speak to the nations for me. You will tell them of doom and destruction, and of rising and rebuilding again.”