father, you made the world and said it was good. you formed us from the dust and your breath, and you said we were very good. you saw us fall, and sent your son to raise us. you came to us as a baby who cried in solidarity with us, and grew into a man who offered his life for us. you have made a way for us. out of the darkness we chose, you have made a way.
god, you are the king above all kings. you shake the earth with holy thunder. at your word, mountains crumble. at your word birds fly. at your word, the storm settles. and at your word, we are set free.
in all of your perfection and power, and in all of our unworthiness, you have chosen us and you go to battle for us. in the darkness we have loved, the brokenness we have clung to, and the pain we can’t seem to escape – you are with us, and you have always been with us.
let us not forget this, lord, let us not doubt this – the mightiest of truths – that you love us and you have made us free, as none else can. so let us order our days, lord, according to your amazing grace. let us be kind to one another, offer love to our enemies, and let us be generous with that which you have given us.
god, we pray you would form our lives to align with your will. that you would shape us into the people who not only do your will, but who want to do your will, the people who want to bring your kingdom near. embolden us, as we seek to be lights in this world, as we strive to live and love more like jesus. amen.
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