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Heavenly Father,

You are the creator God. And we are made in your image. We bear the imprint of your transcendence contained within our bodies of flesh. Once our flesh and spirit dwelt in harmony with our creator. Now the fallenness of Adam corrupts all of us. We are broken and tarnished mirrors of your greatness. Through your son, we can be repaired and polished. Bring about the work of sanctification in our lives. Give us the desire to cast off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles in our pursuit of you. Restore to us right affections, with you first and highest in our priorities. Bring the new heavens and earth, a second Eden, a new Jerusalem. Teach us to work hard in our vocation and mission and delight in the tired rest of a job done unto you. Let us feel your presence in work, play, and rest. Give us joy in you even amid the tribulation of a fallen world.

In the name of him through whom all things were made. Amen.