God of love, in the Jordan River you revealed Jesus
as your beloved Son.
We praise you for the gift of Christ,
our salvation and our peace.
You anointed Jesus for the service of the world.
Strengthen the Church’s witness
to this mission in our world today.
You brought us to new life and made us
members of Christ’s Body in baptism.
May the gift of your Holy Spirit keep us
ready to meet the demands of our baptism.
Amen.
Adapted from The People's Prayer Book, © RENEW International.