Jesus, we praise you and thank you for your mercy. If we were to be judged by our actions, even according to our own standards, not one of us would be considered worthy. But you are the God who stoops to meet us eye to eye, who loves us in the midst of our rebellion, who makes a way for all of us. You are worthy. You are righteous. And because of you, we live! May this be true for each one of us here today. In your name we pray, amen.
Scripture references: Ecclesiastes 7:20, John 3:16, Romans 3, Hebrews 4:16, Titus 3:5, 1 Peter 1:3