Cast Out Any Evil

As the icy cold fingers of this January day grip the heart of our midwest and northern states, O Lord, we are reminded of how quickly the cold grip of evil in our lives can squeeze out the warmth of love, compassion and neighborliness and make our hearts cold and our lives self-centered.  Help us to reach out to your love which brings warmth and life into our world.  Cast our any evil thoughts or behavior in our lives that builds walls of hostility and separates us from your Grace and from our neighbor.  Warm our lives with your presence.  In Jesus Name we pray.  Amen.