Prayer 2162

Let us raise up a shout of joy,
for the salvation of the Lord has arisen over us,
and we have been placed within the stronghold of God.
God's faithfulness is surer
than the foundations of the earth,
and we worship you, Lord Christ,
from our waking to our sleeping.

O Holy One,
you have gathered us into one people
and called us to celebrate our kinship
in loving each other as you love us.
Let us fervently defend each other,
standing alongside any in need
in the name of the Lord of Life
who calls us to courage and righteousness.

Spirit of the Living God,
fill us with faith to live out the gospel
before the eyes of all who see,
that we may testify to the works of God in the world.
Grant your peace to all who seek You, O God,
especially those for whom we pray.

Amen.