Almighty God, whose power established the heavens, give us steadfastness to believe what you have told us in a world that looks to function so differently than you have said, that we would not be fooled by the passing foolishness of violence, greed, and self-centeredness, but be carried along by the love you have given and share through your body, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. ” Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.” – Mark 13:31