Lord, we lift up those who are willing to come to you, open their hearts to the truth, and lead them to faith and obedience. All this we ask in your holy name. Amen!

There are many this morning who have heard the Gospel of Christ, but are yet to receive Him as Lord and Master of their lives, many who are struggling to let go and let God take control. Dear Lord, have compassion on all those who do not know you, bring them to remembrance of all that you have done and continue to do for them, make them long for your justice and your truth, and open their hearts to it, so that they may come to know you and accept you. Lord, turn the hearts of those who resist you, and bring home to your fold, all those who have gone astray, and make them one flock under one shepherd, in your holy name we pray, amen!