God of love, Creator of heaven and earth,
of all that is and is yet to be,
your power shines in each person on earth,
each is an image of your love.
You who breathe in us with love,
whose strength is mercy and grace,
give us courage to be steadfast in love,
and resolve to stand for justice.
You do not give up on your people,
though we struggle to find our way;
even from the ruins of defeat
you raise us up in love.
In the face of hatred your love
remains beautiful and mighty and pure.
Heal those who are wounded,
who bear the scars of injustice.
Sustain us in your mighty grace;
empower us with your tender care.
Even when our hearts are broken,
even when our hands grow tired,
the might of your love be our power,
our joy, that carries us on.
Bring into being by your grace
what only your grace can create.
Your eternal delight be the beating of our hearts,
your patience our strength to endure.
Your hope be our hope,
your love be our nerve.
God of love, when the world is afraid to love,
let us love, and the world becomes new.
Let our endurance be your praise
our love your victory,
O God of our hearts,
and ruler of the universe.
—February 26, 2019