Almighty God,
thank You that we can come close to You,
knowing that the barrier of sin has been removed.
Thank You that You give us true rest
for our soul and perfect peace
to our hearts –
and that in the midst of any storm
Your peace that passes
human understanding remains.
Look with mercy on those
who have yet to know your salvation.
Convict the hearts of people of their need
to come to You and enable them
to place their trust in Your redemptive blood
for the forgiveness of sin.
Thank You in Jesus’ Name.
Amen