I led them with cords of kindness, with ropes of love; I lifted the yoke from their necks and bent down to feed them. Hosea 11:4

Lord, for the many times that you have also led us with cords of kindness, and with ropes of love, for the many times you lifted the yoke from our necks and bent down to feed us, we are thankful. Lord, we know that at times we have been rebellious, many times we have turned away from you, despite the good things that you have done for us. Give us now and forever more, grateful, thankful hearts, show us how to give you thanks and praise, knowing that you are a good God, full of kindness and love. Amen!