Prayer for Faithfulness

Holy God,
We are your pilgrim people.
We stand before you, people of faith on a path on which Patriarchs and Prophets walked before us.
Indeed, the Son of God walked that same path, showing us the way to You.
We follow His Footprints which are not dusted in sand, but firmly engraved in solid rock.
By following Him, we follow the sureness of the path to eternal redemption.

As we walk in this world today,
We see around us flickering shadows of darkness,
Forces that would cause us to stray from the path of righteousness that leads to Your Eternal Light.
Give us strength and wisdom not to be confused by the powers of darkness,
But to strengthen our faithfulness in following You.

Deep in the shadows of the past,
Your Holy Word was born
As You spoke to Your Prophets and Kings.
Help us to read Your Word with Wisdom and Obedience,
And to remain true to Your Holy Commandments.

Dear God, we pray for those parts of the world where there is violence, cruelty, destruction.
We pray for the victims of war, and for all who are unjustly treated.
We place our hope and trust in You, knowing that
One day, Before You, all the rulers of the world will stand in silence.

Help us to remain faithful and true to Your Word and Commands
Until that day, Lord.
Amen.

Morning Hymn; Alleluia 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwXFCwi0k_g

Morning Hymn with thanks to Youtube/Sound of Music