BCP, Page 815

Eternal God, in whose perfect kingdom no sword is drawn but the sword of righteousness, no strength known but the strength of love: So mightily spread abroad your Spirit, that all peoples may be gathered under the banner of the Prince of Peace, as children of one Father; to whom be dominion and glory, now and for ever. Amen.

Dear Lord, it’s hard to be humble because we are afraid to let anyone, even you, know we’re not perfect. Help us to live humble lives that are filled with gentleness for the poor, the hard workers, the arrogant, and everyone we meet by reminding us through our prayers that we, like them, are not worthy of your forgiveness, grace, and love but that we do become worthy when we learn from you Lord Jesus how to pray, to be humble, to be gentle, and then have you give us your peace. In your most Holy Name we pray, Amen.

Praying everyone has a weekend filled with kindness, grace, forgiveness, and gentleness.

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BCP, Page 823

For those in the Armed Forces of our Country

Almighty God, we commend to your gracious care and keeping all the men and women of our armed forces at home and abroad. Defend them day by day with your heavenly grace; strengthen them in their trials and temptations; give them courage to face the perils which beset them; and grant them a sense of your abiding presence wherever they may be; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.