“So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.” (ESV)

God, we thank you for the life you have given us and we pray that we will reflect your image to those around us. Amen

“And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. And the Lord God will give to him the throne of his father David” (ESV)

Jesus, you are great, you are the most high and you are seated at the right hand of God! Amen

“There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call—  one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.” (ESV)

All of our hope is in you and all of our faith is in you because you are the one true God. Amen

“let all who take refuge in you rejoice; let them ever sing for joy, and spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may exult in you.  For you bless the righteous, O Lord; you cover him with favor as with a shield.” (ESV)

God, we thank you for all of the blessings that you provide for everyone who puts their trust in you. Amen

The God who made the world and everything in it, being Lord of heaven and earth, does not live in temples made by man, nor is he served by human hands, as though he needed anything, since he himself gives to all mankind life and breath and everything. (ESV)

God, you have given us life and everything we have and we will give you thanks and praise. Amen

Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind. (ESV)

Jesus, we know that you will help us to do all of these things when we put our trust in you. Amen