Triune God -
Our present darkness’ cosmic powers surround us, and evil’s spiritual forces struggle with us.
May we stand firm as the strength of Your power upholds us.
May we fasten Your truth around our waists and put on the breastplate of righteousness. Protected by the shield of faith, the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, may we quench evil’s flaming arrows.
May we be ready to boldly proclaim the gospel of peace and the mystery of that gospel.
Finally, may we pray in the Spirit at all times for all the saints - keeping alert and always persevering in prayer.
In the name of the One who holds us when the world falls apart…may it be so.
Amen.