Almighty, merciful, and loving God,
Yours is the love that knows no barriers, no borders, no boundaries. Yours is the love that conquers distance, time, and troubles.
Wherever we find ourselves, by your love, draw us together in communion with you and each other. To share, together, the joy of fellowship we have on account of you. To share, in thanks, the countless blessings you bestow on your creation and your children as you crash in your Kingdom light. To share, by faith in you, the peace we possess on account of our unity in You. All the saints of the royal priesthood of all believers, united in one body, one Spirit, one hope, one faith, one light, one baptism, and one Lord, Jesus Christ, our sanctifier and great high priest, through whom all things came to be and in whom we live.
Lord Jesus,
Cause us to love our neighbors as ourselves. Even more, cause us to love our neighbors as you have and do, love us. Wear us like a mask. Make us your hands, your feet, your mouthpiece of love and mercy. To a world that is searching in darkness, by the power of your Word, use your church to shine your Kingdom light. To a world that is suffering, grant hope and perseverance, for though there is suffering and trouble in this world, we can take heart, for you have overcome the world. To a world that is broken, grant healing and wholeness in the gift of mercy, forgiveness, and restoration we receive only in you and your work. Cause us to recklessly share that gift, for there is no law against love.
All this we pray in your name,
AMEN.