P: Ancient of days: We praise and thank you that through Abraham and Sarah you were able to give new life, new birth and new hope to them in the old age by making an everlasting covenant with them. We praise and thank you too for giving us new life, new birth, new hope by making your covenant with us through your Son Jesus, our Lord and Savior. God of mercy:

C: Hear our prayer.

P: Lord God: All the ends of the earth shall remember and turn to you; all the families of the nations shall worship before you. For dominion belongs to you, ruler over the nations. Bestow your wisdom and guidance upon all governments of every land — that they may serve their citizens by upholding and maintaining democracy, freedom, justice, and peace. God of…