Almighty God, righteous judge of all people, let not our fear of others keep us from fulfilling what you ask, that your kingdom ways of love and humility, peace and justice would be our guide, even in times of threat and challenge, through our savior, Jesus Christ, who died that we might live and now reigns forever by your side in the Holy Spirit. Amen.
‘But Peter and the apostles answered, “We must obey God rather than any human authority.”‘ – Acts 5:29