Thank You for Your Resurrection

We thank you for all the evidences of your resurrection, O Christ:  for the forces of good which are now at work in the world; for the heroism of those who do not fear death or prison in spreading your gospel; for your power of truth to crush evil and  for times when our hearts burn within us with the power of the Holy Spirit.  Abide with us now, our living Redeemer and lift our faith so that we will not do thinhgs dishonorable.  Save us from complaining when life becomes difficult.  Illumione our spirits in the darkness of temptation and the times of discouragement.  lead us into the way of service and steadfastness until we run with joy to find that you have met each of us with the glorious power of God.  We ask it in your holy name.  Amen.