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

Almighty Father, Beloved Son, Ever-present Spirit,

We give thanks for the work of Jesus Christ,

Who lived, suffered, died, and rose from the dead

That the Gospel might live to us.

May we know him and his power, share in his suffering and his death,

That we might also be resurrected with him into new life (Phil 3:10-11).

Break the power of sin in us,

Empower us to live in reconcilation to one another,

Grant us words to lift up in prayer to you.

All the days of our lives. In Jesus’ precious name, Amen.