Heavenly Father,
thank you for the example of Stephen, whose mind was stayed on Christ, his love for Jesus, his unshakeable faith and was fearless in the face of death.
Give unto us an unshakeable faith, O Lord.
Keep our ears and hearts ever open to the leading, guiding, prompting, correcting and chastening work of Your Holy Spirit within us, so that we may grow in grace and be increasingly conformed into the image of Jesus, day by day.
Fill us anew with your Holy Spirit and may we be bold witnesses to the gospel of truth to your praise and glory.
In Jesus, name,
Amen