Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever.
Psalm 107:1
Surround me with your tender mercies so I may live, for your instructions are my delight.
Psalm 119:77
I pray that your love will overflow more and more, and that you will keep on growing in knowledge and understanding.
Philippians 1:9
Merciful Father, we confess that we are a sinful people. We divide your human family into those like us and those different from us. Cleanse our hearts of judgment, bigotry, and pride. Open our eyes and minds and hearts to our interconnectedness to those of different nations, races, tongues, and viewpoints. Show us how we can be enriched by our differences and strengthened through our diversity. Amen.
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