We celebrate the goodness of grace
that liberates us from oppression
when dark forces work to bind us.
We celebrate the goodness of grace
that provides for us a refuge
when destructive people persecute us.
We celebrate the goodness of grace
that proclaims our belonging in God’s family
when rigid legalists would exclude us.
We celebrate the goodness of grace
which keeps us from temptation,
delivers us from evil,
and leads us into God’s vibrant, abundant life.
Amen.
