As we prepare to pray tonight, our congregation will read and meditate on Romans 15:5-13. Then we will read this prayer together.

Heavenly Father, we pray that you would grant us endurance and encouragement and unity as we follow Christ Jesus. May we, as with one heart and one mouth, bring glory to You.

Teach us to bring praise to You by accepting one another as we have been received by the Lord Jesus, Himself.
May our hearts rejoice in You. We praise You Lord, we sing praises to Your name.

Father of hope, fill us with joy and peace. Lead us to trust You more that our hearts would overflow with hope by the power of Your Holy Spirit.

We pray in the strong name of Jesus,
Amen.