Prayer: Mercy & Grace Outpoured

O Lord God, may I not be stiff-necked and rebellious, going my own way, handling things in my own strength. I return to You, O merciful God, and find Your mercy and grace outpoured on my kindred and children. Turn Your attention toward us, O great and merciful God. We thank You and praise You for Your love and the steadfast love of Christ. Fill us, O God, with Your perfect peace. Fill our hearts with joy and our lips with thankfulness. Amen (2 Chronicles 30.8-9; Jeremiah 27.22; 3 Maccabees 5.13; 2 Peter 2.9)