Father,

The situation in our world right now can be frightening, and many of us can be experiencing anxieties. More than ever we can be tested in our faith. Deepen our faith, Father, and fill us with peace and joy from Your kingdom. Bless us with hope. Bless us with the ability to live hopefully during this time of change from dark to Light. We have Your Promise, and we know you are faithful to that promise no matter if we are joyful or fearful and doubtful. “And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.” (Romans 5:5)

Bolster our faith with hands that are the depths of the Earth and at the same time reach the awesome height of mountain peaks. Restore our hearts to the efficacy of mighty Lions. Clear the way of illusory phantoms that we thought were taking our power but in reality are just noise. Wash away lies with a sea of truth and build up a new foundation built on atonement. Bring to justice those who remain stubborn and unrepentant and wipe away the tears of every child and good-hearted Soul with the Hands that have formed the dry land. “O come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the LORD our Maker. For He is our God, and we are the people of His pasture, the sheep under His care.” (Psalm 95:6)

Seed in us, O Father, the gift of New Life and the firm ability to live hopefully from this day forward and evermore.

Amen.