Holy Father, You are faithful throughout the generations. In and with you, we have abundant life. Through your Word, Christian community, and by your grace, we come to know and live our heritage, faith, values, and identity. However, the world frequently attempts to seduce us into believing something else about our lives and how we should live that does not align with all you have planned for us. Give us courage to stand firm, hold fast to your truth, and receive, accept, and offer your grace in all circumstances. Strengthen and fortify us through Holy Spirit, your Word, holy and healthy friendships, and encounters and engagements with people who challenge us to live what we say that we believe. Holy Spirit, help us to test all spirits, to test all things, to know whether they are of God and align our lives closer with you or will lead to a life more divided from you. Cultivate within us a pure heart and resolute spirit that bear’s witness to your grace, love, and mercy in our lives, offers hope, and demonstrates Jesus’ love in the world. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
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