Almighty God,
You are the God of light and love. You’ve granted us the gift of walking in and sharing your light, not just in this place, but everywhere you lead us. By your Holy Spirit you’ve drawn each and every one of us here this morning.
Keep this church a place of rest and refuge. A place where you gather us, to receive your gifts. Gifts of helpful guidance, gifts of grace and mercy, gifts of forgiveness, gifts of renewal.
Soothe our worried and distracted minds and hearts this morning. Make us vessels to receive your promise of a peace that is deeper and richer than anything we can imagine.
May we rest in Christ, & find peace in His presence, & hear Him say, “Do not be afraid. For I am with you.”
In the name of Jesus Christ, the King of kings, we pray these things. AMEN.