Almighty, merciful and gracious Lord,
By your Word, pour out your Spirit here this morning, and settle our worried minds and hearts. As we take in the countless voices around us, have us hear the voice above all voices, the voice of our Creator and Redeemer. Awaken our ears to hear. Open our hearts to be convicted by your Word. Open our hearts and make us vessels to receive peace from your Word. A peace that is deeper and richer than anything we can imagine. Peace found in the mercy of Christ, peace found in the grace of Christ, peace found in the love of Christ.
King Jesus,
When we find ourselves exhausted by the distractions of this world, when we find ourselves exhausted by the often conflicting obligations, and the spiraling expectations of this world, be our sabbath. Be our rest. Rest us in the truth that in you all of God’s promises are “Yes”.
If we find ourselves parched for joy in the midst of troubles, pour your Word into us, and remind us that we are soaked in the living waters of baptism. Remind us that you have made us new in you, that you have marked us and sealed us with your name, never to be forsaken.
All this we pray, in the mighty name of Jesus Christ.
AMEN.