Mighty and gracious Lord Jesus,
You are the light of the world. Comfort us with the truth that no matter how deep our own darkness and the darkness of the world, darkness cannot overcome your light. By your Word, send your Holy Spirit, and be the light that rises in whatever darkness we might find ourselves in. In this turbulent and unsettled age, settle our fearful, discontented and restless minds and hearts. Make us vessels to receive your promise of a peace that is deeper and richer than anything we can imagine. Peace in you and you alone. Peace that passes all understanding.
Almighty God,
Continue to pour out your Spirit; to enliven us, to teach us, to shape us, and to lead us. To show us the Son, so we may be set free in the Son. As we go about our days, work through us in the freedom that we have in Christ. Work through us to be who you would have us be. May the world know we are Christians by our love. May they know we are Christians by our mercy. May they know we are Christians by the forgiveness we proclaim in your name, for while we are still sinners, you welcome us. May they know we are Christians by our hope in you. Hope in the author of life. Hope in the redeemer of all creation. Hope in the One who saves. In the midst of the world’s tension and uncertainty, cause us to be deliverers of that hope.
AMEN.