May all the nations praise you (Psalm 67:3; NLT).
1. Lord,
Today, may many hear your voice,
Starting their journey
Back to your embrace.
2. Lord,
Today, may many turn to you,
Asking forgiveness;
Welcoming your grace.
3. Lord,
Today, may many follow you,
Serving their neighbours;
Learning to do good.
4. Lord,
Today, may many join with you,
Knowing your presence;
Living in your love.
References
1. Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts (Hebrews 4:7; NIV).
He returned home to his father. And while he was still a long way off, his father saw him coming. Filled with love and compassion, he ran to his son, embraced him, and kissed him (Luke 15:20; NLT).
2. Repent of your sins and turn to God (Matthew 3:2; NLT).
Perhaps even yet they will turn from their evil ways and ask the Lord’s forgiveness before it is too late (Jeremiah 36:7; NLT).
God saved you by his grace when you believed (Ephesians 2:8; NLT).
3. If any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross daily, and follow me (Luke 9:23; NLT).
Even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others (Mark 10:45; NLT).
Learn to do good (Isaiah 1:17; NLT).
4. When we were joined with Christ Jesus in baptism, we joined him in his death (Romans 6:3; NLT).
His name is the Lord – rejoice in his presence (Psalm 68:4; NLT).
Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them (1 John 4:16; NIV).