Thank You

Father God,

Thank you for carrying us through another week in the world. We thank you for your mercy and your grace. We worship and give you praise because without you we would have nothing. Lord bless those who stand in the gap and face the evils from which others would run. Protect those who go where others would not, those who lay down their lives for their brothers and sisters. Merciful Father, protect those who spread the gospel in Your name no matter where they may be. Protect them and give them strength to endure whatever tests and trials they may face, that they would not renounce you, and if your sovereignty dictates, leave this world praising Your name smiling with assurances they will stand in Your presence. forgive us our sins as we are a sinful people. You are the center of our lives, you are our God and King, and you are our savior.

In the powerful name of Christ, we pray, Amen.