Dear God,
I give you thanks
that I am made in your image and likeness.
Help me to be aware of your presence
in all your people.
Give me the courage to treat all
as I would treat Jesus.
I ask that your Holy Spirit open my heart
and teach me about your love
and my need to love others.
I truly desire to live Jesus’ commands,
but am painfully aware that I cannot do it
without the help of your Spirit.
I ask this through our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Amen.
Adapted from The People's Prayer Book, © RENEW International.