Prayer to the Holy Spirit for the Synod

We stand before You, Holy Spirit,
          as we gather together in Your name.

With You alone to guide us,
          make Yourself at home in our hearts.

Teach us the way we must go
          and how we are to pursue it.

We are weak and sinful;  
          do not let us promote disorder.

Do not let ignorance lead us down the wrong path
          nor partiality influence our actions.

Let us find in You our unity
          so that we may journey together to eternal life
          and not stray from the way of truth and what is right.

All this we ask of You,
          who are at work in every place and time,
in the communion of the Father and the Son,
          forever and ever.  Amen.