Touch Us With Your Spirit

Righteous God, we often are oveercome with the evil forces in our world, and in despair we call upon your name for help.  Touch us with your Spirit so that the power of evil over our lives may be vanquished by your might.  Heal the wounds of sin and help us to grow and increase abundantly in our lives so that we might be true to your will for us.  May the gospel of your love in Christ overcome our despair and bring forth the good fruit of Christian Living. Open our hearts to hope which only you can give to us and strength to be your living witnesses to our day.  We pray in the name of Jesus.  Amen.