 It is he who spoke peace upon us, and that peace has come to pass. Because he has reconciled us to you through his blood. And so as we worship, we pray that you would just give us your Holy Spirit, that through him we may be drawn closer to you each day, and we would be strengthened in our love towards our neighbors. Remind us, Lord, that your peace is not the world's peace. Your cross is a stumbling block that causes scandal and division.