Heavenly Father,

We thank you for the opportunity to serve in earnest, to our highest capacity. For the ability to be Love, in the face of darkness and despair. To be able to cultivate hopefulness and faith. To discipline ourselves to tap out negative thoughts and feelings as they arise, and consciously change to a better, more positive thought pattern. Nourish us, O Father, with the eternal love and care you have for us, your children. Let us rise as we become our strongest, most powerful, lighter, brighter selves. “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes.” (Ephesians 6:10-11) Prepare us to stand in the final battles of this dark time so that we may rise up again to rebuild to your direction as the stewards of the garden that we were always intended to be.

“The Holy Spirit will give you the words to say at the moment when you need them.” (Luke 12:12) Give us the words needed to do our part. Allow us to hear you perfectly and to move according to your direction. Help us know the right thing to do at the right time, and be fed by the endless wellspring of your love for us. “but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” (Isaiah 40:31)

Doubt and fear are the disease. Faith and hope and strength are the cure. Help us stand strong and be able to determine what is real, to stay the course so that we can easily spot scare tactics in order to keep our light bright, no matter what. Help us banish hopelessness wherever it exists and shine our loving light out into a parched world. The time for action is now and we rise to the challenge of the day.

Serving in Your Light,
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.