In the midst of the most powerful nation in the world...

Out of the depths we cry out to God.

As people who have known more freedom than any people in history...

We cry “Lord, hear our voices! Hear us as we humble ourselves.”

As a people who have responded to violence with violence...

We proclaim that there is forgiveness with God, and
we sing in thankful praise.

As those who worry that our lives will change, that our power and influence are at risk...

We wait for the LORD, our souls wait, and in God’s word we hope.

“O Israel, hope in the LORD! For with the LORD there is steadfast love, and with God is great power to redeem.”

Let us worship God.