Father,

We know you have utter faith in us to call us into service during this time just for the fact that we’re even here experiencing it right now. Some of us may be feeling apprehensive about what the future my bring. Father although there may be challenges ahead, we know you would not give us more than we can handle. We know that you would not seek to destroy us, only to strengthen us as your light clears the darkness. 1John clearly states that “God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him.”

Stepping forward, we know that love begets love. That when we are in love, there is no fear. Therefore as we take these first steps into a better future, we will use your love as the map, with your light guiding the way. This all makes the second step easier, because if we can look at what is happening now with the innocence of a child, in childish wonderment, we may be able to see how you are creating actual miracles around us. We can love and accept who we are right now, and realize that you love us just as we are, and we can step through this doorway into a place of being that love because “Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God.” (1John)

We ask for the blessings of this day, Father, for our teammates and all loved ones. We ask that you lift us all up and hold us safe in your arms knowing how loved we are. Our world is changing, and being crafted according to your plan, by your map Father, and we know you have only the best intentions for us to be challenged in new ways that bring us joy, so that we can be as creative as our imaginations can dream. We know this, Father, because “His love endures forever.” (Psalm 136)

We know we can put any fear of the unknown into your hands, Father, because we are sure of your enduring love for us, as your children,

So be it,

Amen