God and Father, creator, mercy giver, awesome ruler of heaven, giver of life, blessed be Your mighty, glorious, praise worthy, tongue confessing, knee trembling name. Lord God, we pray that You, who gives endurance and encouragement, would give us a spirit of unity among ourselves as we follow Christ Jesus, so that with one heart and mouth we may glorify You, the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. As Your Word says, “Blessed is the man who trusteth in the Lord, and whose hope the Lord is” (Jer 17:7).

Help us to accept one another, just as Christ accepted us, in order to bring praise to Your name (Rom 15:5-7) Father, Lord of hope, fill us with all joy and peace as we trust in You, so that we may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit (Rom15:13). If in this life only we had hope in Christ we are people most miserable. (1Cor 15:19). Thank You Lord, for the blessed hope that You have granted us, which we long for, and expect to come. In Jesus’ holy name. Amen.