A Prayer to Start Things Off With

Lord, we stand here as a desperate people, hungry for the things of you. Come quiet the storms that rage all around us so that we hear the passion that beats through your heart. Spirit put healing in our hands, put life in our words, and drive a passion for the lost deep in the hearts of us, your people. Inhabit the praise of us, your children, and father send us out with a reckless passion. Deliver us from evil and set a standard of unity to break down walls and to heal your people. Unity is the cry of your church. Lord, reconcile the children to the fathers and with love, forgiveness, and mercy rush through the hearts of our land. We cry out our deep need for you Jesus, O God, come in power and bring Glory to your NAME. Amen.

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