Almighty God,
You are the God of light and love. You’ve granted us the gift of sharing your light and love, not just in this place, but in our communities and around the world. You knit this family together. The gathering of this church is your work.
Lord,
Make this church a place of refuge and complete renewal. Not just a place to simply recharge our batteries for getting back on the false treadmill of earning your favor. Rest us in the truth that Christ has already done it for us.
There are many among us experiencing the rough seas of this life. In the midst of the storm, by your Word, be the voice that calms the storm. Speak the promise and assurance of your resurrection life and love into our hearts. Be the God for us who hears our cries and answers with grace and mercy.
Have us rejoice in the Gospel. Grant us joy in the truth that the good news is not just information, but the living power of the living God.
The words which I have spoken to you are Spirit and they are life”.
Pour out your Spirit and pour on us and into us your peace. Make us vessels to receive your promise of a peace that is deeper and richer than anything we can imagine. Peace in Jesus Christ. Peace that passes all understanding.
In the name of Jesus Christ,
AMEN..