Evangelical Lutheran Church in Southern Africa

From the almanac

Daily Word

Today’s verse and the watchwords for the week, the month and the year — drawn from the ELCSA almanac.

Verse of the Day

September 15, 2026

The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.

Exodus 14:14 (KJV)

Watchword for this Week

16th after Pentecost

Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:

Psalm 103:2 (KJV)

Watchword for September

14th after Pentecost

Better is an handful with quietness, than both the hands full with travail and vexation of spirit.

Eccles 4:6 (KJV)

Watchword for 2026

Yearly Watchword 2026

And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful.

Revelation 21:5 (KJV)