Let’s pray, Lord, you know our hearts. For all that we do and don’t do daily, I pray as David prayed in Psalm 51, create in me a clean heart, and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from your presence and take not your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation and uphold me with a willing spirit. Amen 

Father, thank you for this example of your faithfulness, and the reminder that you are with us always, in the good times and in the fiery trials of our life. Give us the strength and wisdom to follow you, despite unforeseeable earthly consequences. Thank you for your faithfulness to us even when we fall short. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.

Father, thank you for your never-ending pursuit of the ones you love. Even though we’re prone to wander, you are faithful to come find us and bring us home. Please forgive us when we’re disobedient. In this Advent season, please continue to remind us that you will come find us, no matter how far we’ve gone. Thank you for sending Jesus to save us.

God, we praise you that you are a God who comes near. In the most surprising places, and in the most surprising ways, you come to us. In the moments that we doubt, fear, and wonder if you could really be here. May we remember the glorious vision you showed Ezekiel to remind him, and us, that you are truly with us. Let us hold fast to that hope. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.

Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us. That we may delight in your will and walk in your ways, to the Glory of your Name. Amen. 

Lord God, Thank you for being mighty and powerful and a warm breath on our faces. May we know Your love and great delight, as we draw near to You. May we know your nearness and celebrate it anew this advent season. Amen. 

Papa, thank you for everything we have from you. Thank you for not leaving your people in the desert, and not leaving us to navigate life on our own. Allow us to always remember to wait for you and when you tell us to move, and may we obey with gladness of heart. 

Abba Father, thank you that you showed yourself to your people when bringing them out of Egypt. Thank you that they experienced deliverance in your Presence. Thank you for giving us Jesus who has delivered us and help us to see where you are at work and be thankful for it. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Like Moses, let us set aside time to meet with You. Help us get to know You as a close friend. We don’t want to do life without You. Lord, please reveal Your glory to us! In Jesus’ name. Amen 

 Father, we long for the day when we set aside our mortal bodies and dwell in your presence in immortal glory. Thank you for your Son’s spilt blood on our behalf. And Spirit, help us to persevere, that we might see you face to face. Amen

God, you have always longed for a relationship with your people. Forgive us for the times when we choose to turn away and not fully trust you. We trust your promise of past – you saved us through Jesus, present – we can have a relationship with you, and future that you will use us as priests in the world drawing others to you. Thank you for considering me your treasured possession. Amen. 

Father, I pray that we would be drawn into your presence today and that we would be reminded of your faithfulness to us. Show us how we can be a part of your rescue plan for others. 

Gracious Lord, when we wrestle with you and struggle and feel alone, let us remember that we never really are. We may wrestle with you at times but you promise us that you will never forsake us. Help us to seek you and follow you through all our struggles remembering and knowing that you will meet us and strengthen us in our weakness, by your grace, for your glory. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

God, you have faithfully appeared to your people for generations. And now, you lead us through your Word, asking us to follow your commands as a response to experiencing your grace in our lives. Help us to follow you even when the path is not incredibly clear, knowing your Word is true. 

Lord, help us to trust that you are faithful and that you will come near and speak to us, even if we sometimes doubt your promises. Help us to believe that you are so big, so strong and so mighty, and that there is nothing too hard or wonderful for you. Thank you that in Jesus, Emmanuel God-with-us, you< came close and delivered your faithful promise in the flesh. Amen. 

Heavenly Father, we come to you today thankful for your promises and faithfulness. Cultivate in us hearts in line with yours as we rest in the finished work of Christ, anticipating the hour of our reunion with you. In the name of King Jesus, we pray, amen.

God, Thank you that you are a faithful God who makes good on all your promises. Would you help us to be a people who are quick to obey and respond to your invitation to follow where you lead—even when it requires great faith & a leaving behind of places of comfort & security for us? Help us trust that you will lead and guide and make good on all your promises the same way you did for Abraham. Bring your blessing, bring your kingdom, through us and our faithful obedience, we pray. Amen. 

Abba Father, thank you that in the same way you walked with Adam in the garden that you long to walk with us today. Help us to see you as the loving friend that you are and to spend time listening to you as you see us, instruct us, and provide us purpose in you today. Guide us as we seek to walk with you today and every day. In Jesus’ Name. Amen