Adapted from Psalm 5:7-8, 9 (WEB)

But as for us, 

in the abundance of your loving kindness 

We will come into your house.

We will bow toward your holy temple in reverence of you.

Lead us, O Lord, 

in your righteousness because of our enemies. Make your way straight before us.

Submitted by Austin D. Hill (WEB, adapted for liturgical use)

Adapted from Psalm 8 (WEB)

Leader: Oh Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!

People: You have set your glory above the heavens!

Leader: From the lips of babes and infants you have established strength,
because of your adversaries, that you might silence the enemy and the avenger.

People: When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers,
the moon and the stars, which you have ordained;
what is humankind, that you think of them?

Leader: What are human beings that you care for them?

People: For you have made him a little lower than the angels,
and crowned him with glory and honor.

Leader: You make them rulers over the works of your hands.
You have put all things under their feet:

People: All sheep and cattle,
yes, and the animals of the field,
the birds of the sky, the fish of the sea,
and whatever passes through the paths of the seas.

Leader: Oh Lord, our Lord,
how majestic is your name in all the earth!

(WEB, adapted for liturgical use and inclusive language)

Adapted from Psalm 139:1-6 (NLT)

O Lord, you have examined my heart and know everything about me.

You know when I sit down or stand up. 

You know my thoughts even when I’m far away.

You see me when I travel and when I rest at home.

You know everything I do. You know what I am going to say even before I say it, Lord.

You go before me and follow me. You place your hand of blessing on my head.

Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too great for me to understand!

We are in awe of you. All we can do is offer our worship and praise.

Submitted by Austin D. Hill (NLT)

Adapted from Acts 2:42-46 (NIV)

They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.  

Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles.  

All the believers were together and had everything in common.  

They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need.  

Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts.   

They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people.   

Submitted by Austin D. Hill (NIV)