 Almighty and ever-living God, throughout time you free the oppressed, heal the sick, and make whole all that you have made. Look with compassion on the world wounded by sin, and by your power restore us to wholeness of life. Through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. Our first scripture reading will be Deuteronomy 5, verses 12 to 15. This is from the Ten Commandments.