22 May, 2021
I will declare your name to my brothers; in the congregation I will praise you. Psalm 22:22
Lord our God, Almighty Father in heaven, we stand before you as your children, whom you have adopted because of your unparalleled love and mercy. You have never abandoned us and have come to our protection through the need of our time, through all tyranny of sin and death. We exalt your Holy Name for settling upon us your peace whenever we seek it in an age full of trouble, and for granting us assurance of your steadfast aid.
Father, we worship you for your great compassion, for you save us from calamity, and uplift us when we are in the throes of suffering and pain, and when we feel forsaken by you, we are blessed by your saving grace. You have commissioned us to spread the good news of your Kingdom to communities all over the world for your honor, praise and glory. For your kingdom is coming and it is already at hand.
We entreat you to banish the darkness of evil surrounding us, so that, free from the curse of wickedness and snares we can overcome our weaknesses and the many pitfalls in our path, following in Christ’s footsteps that lead us to Your Kingdom. We pray that through the Holy Spirit’s guidance and wise counsel we may endure and point the way for the whole world, that your will may be done in Jesus’ Name. Amen