Deuteronomy 8:1-20

Father of blessings,

Give us the blessing of memory,

And wills of obedience.

Make us humble.

May we pass the test of adversity with hope.

May we dwell in your Word and fearfully walk in your ways.

May we pass the test of blessing with gratitude, never forgetting you.

Keep us from forgetful pride.

Keep us radically obedient.

Keep us following every command,

Always seeing your hand in our blessing,

And your faithfulness to your promises.

Romans 3:1-8

Father,

May we know you, trust you and love you as you are.

May we see you in your word,

Hear you in our hearts,

Trust your constant faithfulness,

Rejoice in your justice,

Tremble at your righteousness,

And live truly with your presence.

May you be to us

God the speaking one,

God the faithful one,

God the just one,

And God the righteous one.

Amen

Deuteronomy 7:6-12

Father we confess that although we are a holy people we do not live holy lives.

But you have blessed us;

you have chosen us;

you have set your affection on us;

and you have loved us

Forgive us for not living worthy of your blessing.

Forgive us for asserting our independence despite your choosing.

Forgive us for spurning your affection.

And forgive us for not loving you in return.

Thank you for keeping your promises to save us and redeem us, from the slavery of our sin and from the powers of darkness that have bound us.

You are a faithful God who keeps his covenant of love and his promise of judgement.

Help us to be careful to live for you; undistracted by the siren calls of our world;

For your glory alone we pray.

In Jesus Christ name

Amen