Gracious God, you are the creator of the world and everything. Your love for us has not wavered through changes in time, political powers, prosperity and decline in the economy, and struggles and recovery through a pandemic.
Heavenly Creator, help us remember your omnipresence; we are assured of the comfort and hope from You. Jesus said, "And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age" (Matthew 28:20). Emmanuel, You are all around us at all times – ready to lift us up in our weakest moments, calling us forward when we are uncertain of the way.
Loving Shepherd, we praise You and thank You for the wisdom and courage from You. Hebrews 13:5 echoes Jesus’ promise, "I will never leave you nor forsake you." This promise means we do not have to fear as we strive for healing and recovery, or as we support the efforts for justice at home and abroad. May we never stray from the moral consciousness You planted in our hearts on behalf of those who need support and to always remember to nourish the roots we need to sustain that consciousness.
Thank you, loving God.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
