Shared Prayer

O Lord You are holy and worthy, and we thank You for being the source of living hope. It is written that we must sanctify You in our hearts and be ready to answer for the hope You have placed within us, so set Your rule deep in us and teach us to walk in obedience to Your will. When fear, pressure, and uncertainty try to silence our faith, keep our hearts fixed on You and our words gentle, true, and full of grace. Because Jesus Christ the same yesterday, today, and forever, our hope will not fail and our witness will not be empty. Fill us with courage that is humble, and with peace that remains when questions rise. Thank You for guarding our hearts, for giving us hope that stands, and for making us ready to speak of Your goodness. Your name be glorified O Lord. Amen.