LORD, my God,

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Many are the wonders you have done. The things you planned for us no one can recount to you; if we were to speak of them, they would be too many to declare [Psalm 40: 4-5]. You hear our prayers, listening to our cries for mercy, and in your faithfulness and righteousness, you come to our relief [Psalm 143: 1]. We, your servants, praise you, LORD; we praise your name. Let your name be praised both now and forevermore. From the rising of the sun to its setting, may your name be praised. You are exalted over all the nations, your glory above the heavens [Psalm 113: 1-4].

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You do not treat us as our sins deserve, but are ready, when we confess and turn from them, to forgive us and cleanse us, so we start anew. LORD, your Spirit guides us into all truth. You give us eyes to see how much we need you. As a demonstration of your amazing mercy and grace, your power works in us to overcome temptations and to live each day surrendered to you. We are powerless; you power works in us to accomplish this. You are our hope—the hope of the whole world. As you told your disciples, [John 16: 3b]: “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart, I have overcome the world.” There are many around us who do not know you, Jesus, they are lost—like sheep without a shepherd. When the inevitable troubles come, you are willing to offer us encouragement, to help us live as overcomers. Please help us to demonstrate faithfulness by sharing you with those who do not know you.

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You, LORD, are exalted over all the nations; your glory is above the heavens. Who is like you, who sit enthroned on high, who stoops down to look on the heavens and the earth? You raise the poor from the dust and lift the needy from the ash heap, seating them with the princes of the people [Psalm 113: 4-7]. May the light of your kingdom shine brightly in us, your people. In Jesus’ name, we pray. AMEN.