Merciful God,
You are a God who hears, who sees,
who moves on behalf of your people.
Long ago, you heard your children crying out in Egypt.
You remembered your covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob (Exodus 2:23).
You rescued your people
and brought them out of slavery (Exodus 3:8).
Today, you still hear the cries of our groaning,
and you have sent a far greater rescuer and redeemer,
your Son, our Savior.
Help us to live today in the freedom
for which Jesus has set us free (Galatians 5:1).
May we bear all sorts of lovely fruit
like peace and joy and gentleness and self-control (Galatians 5:22).
In Jesus’ rescuing name. Amen.
Read Exodus 2:23 – 3:9; Galatians 5:1-26.
