Every day is a party with Jesus

Father, before the mountains were settled and before the hills, Your wisdom was there. You inscribed a circle on the face of the deep and set a boundary for the sea, and still the waters obey Your command. We praise You for Your Son, the image of the invisible God. All things were created through Him and for Him. He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together, including our families, our friendships, and our anxious hearts.

Thank You that You have rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of Your beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. Once we were alienated from You, but You made peace through the blood of His cross.

Lord, keep us from cheap comfort that says "Peace, peace" when there is no peace. Help us bring our real wounds honestly to Jesus. Make Your word a delight to us, not an offense.

Today we stand at the crossroads and ask, "Where is the good way?" Help us walk in it, and give us rest for our souls. Fill us with the knowledge of Your will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so that we may walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, bearing fruit in every good work. Keep us established and firm, not moved from the hope of the gospel.

In Jesus' name we pray.

Amen.