Almighty, merciful, and loving Father,
In your graciousness, and on account of your son Jesus Christ and by the Holy Spirit, you bless us with unity with you, and unity with each other. And you bless us by turning us to you, as all good gifts come from our heavenly Father. Hear our prayer Lord through your Son, our mediation and our mediator.
This day and every day, renew our hearts, Lord. By the Holy Spirit renew our hearts in Jesus Christ.
When we are anxious and fearful, renew our hearts with his peace.
When our nerves are frayed and we are quick to anger and quick to see each other as enemies, renew our hearts with His patience, kindness and forgiveness.
When we revel in outrage, fractures and division, renew our hearts with His spirit of reconciliation, Christ having already reconciled us with God that He might shine through us into the darkness of this world.
When we are unfaithful, renew our hearts with His faithfulness.
When we are in doubt, renew our hearts with His assurance and confidence, resting us in His words “Do not be afraid. It is finished.”
Show us your ways, Lord, teach us your paths. Guide us in your truth by your Word, for you alone are our God and Savior, and our hope is in You only.
AMEN