This is the first of three days of directed prayer based on the devotional for Day 21. If you have not read it, read it first and then follow the flow of prayer through Day 23, 24 and 25.

“…you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God—that is, our righteousness, holiness and redemption.”

God Almighty,

You proclaim wisdom to the world through your Son, Jesus Christ,
who came to build a Kingdom that is not of this world,
but of a new world, one where love, faith, hope and justice reign,
and the Son of Righteousness rises up to be the rightful King of Kings.

You proclaim holiness to us, that we should be holy as you are holy,
and in setting ourselves apart, we are able to serve you better,
to love people better, to be in community and fellowship with our neighbors.

Even more, you proclaim redemption to us, that we who are made holy
through the death and resurrection of Christ are made even more holy,
as we walk the spiritual journey which you have called us on.

Amen