35. Prayers of a Life in Tension by Stephen W. Hiemstra

Almighty Father,

We give thanks for the many blessings that you have given us. Among these gifts are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. May we likewise bless others with these gifts. Sanctify us in your righteousness that we might be fit stewards of your grace. And if our sanctification includes persecution, grant us to bear it with strength and dignity and grace always pointing to source of our strength and dignity and grace which is you. And as long as life shall remain in us never separate us from your love which is Christ Jesus that we may share it with others until we meet you in glory. In Jesus’ name, Amen.