A Prayer about How God Fills Us with Hope

God of hope,

Thank you for the good news this verse offers:

You are the God of hope,

and you are the one who fills us with all joy and hope.

Though first days back at work or school after the holidays

may have filled us with dread or despair,

though lonely days of missing friends and family

may have filled us with grief and sorrow,

though frightening images of citizens attacking the nation’s capitol 

may have filled us with horror or disgust,

you are pouring joy and hope into our hearts as we believe,

as we trust in the good news

that Jesus Christ was born to redeem

all sin, sorrow and suffering.

We thank you that it’s not up to us

to fill ourselves with hope,

but by the immeasurable power and endless energy of the Holy Spirit,

you are continuously pouring your hope into our hearts.

Help us today to see and name all the reasons for our hope:

[Name some ways you see God of hope filling you with joy and hope in believing].

In Jesus’ hope-giving name. Amen.

Read Romans 15:8-13.