Almighty God,
Sweet have been our days because of you. Though legions of demons have surrounded us and blackness encompassed us all around, we have feared no ill. Your hand has protected us. Your angels have been our guardians. Your name has been our strong salvation and sure deliverance.
We praise you for the works that you have done and for the victories you have wrought. And we thank you for gathering us together now. And we pray that we might be reminded here of your sovereign care. How we are as chicks, nestled under your wing, safely hid from all our enemies.
We pray also that we might be strengthened for the battle ahead. That in this time of worship you would minister to us, and refresh us with your grace and renewed us in our commitment to live for Christ.
God, your servants have gathered before you, be not absent from our midst or silently lurking among us. But encourage us with your mighty presence and the testimony of your Word.
