Compassionate God, you observe our troubles and take things in hand. In hope we pray: God, come to our aid. 

Help us to be open to where your Spirit leads us. 

     God, come to our aid.  

Give justice to people and communities who suffer because of slander, lies, or defamatory speech. 

     God, come to our aid. 

Inspire efforts to ensure that all people have meaningful work and just wages.  

     God, come to our aid. 

Our Father . . . 

May God watch over us and protect us from all harm, through Jesus, our promise of peace. Amen.