Lord, I come to you today with a heart full of praise and thanksgiving. I praise you for your faithfulness, your love, and your mercy. I thank you for all the blessings you have poured out on me, both great and small.
I also come to you today with a heart full of concerns. I am worried about the state of the world. I am afraid of the violence and hatred that I see all around me. I am concerned about the future of my children and grandchildren.
But I know that I can come to you with all of my worries and concerns, because you are a God who hears and answers prayer. You are a God who is strong and mighty, and you are a God who is full of compassion and mercy.
I pray that you would help me to trust in you, even when I am afraid. I pray that you would give me the strength to overcome my fears. I pray that you would help me to be a light in the darkness, and to make a difference in the world.
I pray all of this in Jesus name, amen.