Passage: 6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, 7 casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. 8 Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 9 Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world. 10 And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. 11 To him be the dominion forever and ever. Amen. 12 By Silvanus, a faithful brother as I regard him, I have written briefly to you, exhorting and declaring that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it. 13 She who is at Babylon, who is likewise chosen, sends you greetings, and so does Mark, my son. 14 Greet one another with the kiss of love. Peace to all of you who are in Christ. (1 Peter 5:6–14 ESV) Song: Abide by Aaron Keyes and Aaron Williams Lyrics: For my waking breath For my daily bread I depend on You I depend on You For the sun to rise For my sleep at night I depend on You I depend on You You’re the way the truth and the life You’re the well that never runs dry I’m the branch and You are the vine Draw me close and teach me to abide Where the Spirit leads As I’m following I depend on You I depend on You For the victories Still in front of me I depend on You I depend on You You’re the way the truth and the life You’re the well that never runs dry I’m the branch and You are the vine Draw me close and teach me to abide Be my strength my song in the night Be my all my treasure my prize I am Yours forever Your mine Draw me close and teach me to abide When I pass through death As I enter rest I depend on You I depend on You For eternal life To be raised with Christ I depend on You I depend on You Oh would you teach me Would You teach me to abide I depend on You I depend on You Prayer: Most loving Father, whose will it is for us to give thanks for all things, to fear nothing but the loss of you, and to cast all our care on you who care for us: Preserve us from faithless fears and worldly anxieties, that no clouds of this mortal life may hide from us the light of that love which is immortal, and which you have manifested to us in your Son Jesus Christ our Lord; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.