Holy Father,

We thank You for Your son, Jesus,

who came to earth in the flesh;

who felt what we feel yet lived without sin,

and who died for our salvation.

We thank You for Jesus’ resurrection;

that He has prepared a place for us

with You in paradise.

As we watch injustice and evil

run rampant in this world,

help us to focus on You.

May we look for You where You are –

in the love we share,

in the beauty of Your creation,

and in the righteousness of those who show You honor.

As Christ lives, may we live a resurrected life –

dead to sin, but alive in Christ, in whose name we pray.

Amen.