Trusting God's Strength Over Ours

Our God, we have been slow to stand and slow to act. We have been unmoved in the face of wrongs. Rather than welcoming others, we have put up walls.   We have served the god of self-preservation. But you, gracious God, are our protector. You welcome us in. You stand up for us. Remind us of your great love so that we might then love others whom we are called to serve.

Almighty God, we trust in our own strength, abilities, and resources. We think too highly of what we have to offer this world. The truth is, we cannot do…