Lord of Mercy, we burden ourselves and each other with= our own desires, selfish pursuits, and personal fears, yet when it is too much = for us we cry to you for relief. = In your mercy you hear us and set us securely in your grace. Help us to let go of all that encu= mbers us that we may be free to join with you in the work you are performing all around us. Through this let u= s make known your name as living testimonies to your grace and love, through Jesus Christ, who has given us a work perfectly fit for joy and peace in you. Amen