“Through him, we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God.” Romans 5:2 

​God of resurrection, where there is death, you bring new life; challenge our attachment to wealth and power, so that we may release others from the chains of poverty, hunger, and injustice, and the whole earth live to praise your name; through the Risen Christ, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

“No slave can serve two masters; for a slave will either hate the one and love the other, or be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and wealth.” Luke 16:13

God our true wealth, may we be faithful in things both small and great, and serve the needy and the poor, so that finally we can be entrusted with your true riches; through Jesus Christ our Liberator, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

​“And the king will answer them,  ‘Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.’” Matthew 25:40

​Christ who reigns, you care for the least amongst us, give us courage to enact your gospel in all the world, that all people may see your glory.  For you are alive and reign with the Father, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God now and forever.  Amen.

"But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Matthew 6:33 "

​God of gentleness, you give up all to be with us; enable us to love, obey, and hold fast to you alone, so that we may complete what we have started, built on the foundation of Jesus Christ, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.