“For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves.” (Colossians 1:13)

Father,

We feel so fortunate to know your immense love for us. To know the Light that dwells within us is you, Father. We know that you are active in our world right now. That you are instituting changes that are bringing about a cleansing of the land. We are in awe and gratitude for all of the changes that are taking place as we are reminded that you work in mysterious ways. We are humbled to feel you so close to us right now, Father. Please bless us to put our hands to thy use today. May we be an active participant in shining your light out into the world. May we look upon our brothers and sisters as sovereign lights, loved by you the same way you love us. “Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love.” (1John 4:7-8)

May we be strengthened and renewed as we take our stand against the darkness today. May our words and actions be upheld as we shine out into the night. Let us be your beacons of love and truth today, always protected, never harmed. We know that if we come to you and ask, that you will always show us the way to proceed. “Let me hear in the morning of your steadfast love, for in you I trust. Make me know the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul.” (Psalm 143:8)

By these changes, by this cleansing of the land, there is hope. May our spirits be lifted in hope and strength and renewal. “Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.” (Romans 12:12) For we are fortunate to be here at this time, to bear witness and take part in, the miraculous transformation of dark into light.

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.” (Romans 15:13)

In loving service,

Amen.