Dear most Gracious Heavenly Father, Thank you for all your many blessings.
We come before you in the complete sincerity of our hearts and the reverence of our spirits. We remember the words of your Apostles, building ourselves up in holy faith.
Praying in the Holy Spirit, we keep ourselves in your love. Awaiting your mercy, we strive to show mercy to those who waver. Save us, and help us save others, from the perils that threaten our souls.
You are the one who keeps us from stumbling, presenting us unblemished. To you be all glory, majesty, power, and authority, now and forever. In your presence, may we stand exultant, clothed in your glory.
As Jesus taught in the temple, questioned by those in authority, Help us to seek your authority in all things, to understand your divine will. May we, like Jesus, respond with wisdom and discernment to those who question us.
Continue blessing me, mine, and those of my family, with wealth and mighty force. We acknowledge the blessings we have received and continue to receive. We ask for your strength, wisdom, healing, and guidance.
We confess our shortcomings and mistakes and seek your forgiveness. Release us from the burdens that weigh upon our hearts. We pray for ourselves, our family, friends, and all your children.
We lift up their needs and well-being. We surrender to you, trusting in your eternal word that remains forever. We also have a silent request, known only to you.
We offer you a promise of this Simple Act and pray you accept it. We pray these things to you our Lord God, through Christ. And It Is So.
Reflections from Mark 11, Jude 17, John 4