Almighty God,
Your benevolent hand upholds us as
You call us to a shared life together
built on the solid rock of justice and kinship.
We shout with joy
at the breaking of the captives' chains
and join in the glad cry of freedom!
Set us upon the higher rock of brotherhood,
and make us wise in the knowledge
that none are free unless all are free.
May we never seek our well-being
at the expense of others,
but protect each other in amity and compassion.
May we stand with courage
on the side of equality and liberty for the oppressed.
Triune, loving God,
may we never forget that freedom,
intended for us by God but generated within community,
comes with responsibility to each other,
grounded in love and mutual support.
Open our eyes to see the lingering divides among us,
O God of Justice,
and strengthen our hands to build bridges
and join hands in Your Holy Name.
Bless and keep us
and all those who cry out to You, O God,
and rest your peace upon these for whom we pray.
Amen.
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