Creator God,

We give thanks for life today.

We thank you for Patrick

and for all who have boldly 

lived lives of faith in Christ,

even in the face of extreme hardship.

Help us this day not to be pinched once again

by the sting of sin.

Help us to remember Your love is greater than luck.

Father, today, would you drive out the sin in our life by Your Spirit,

so we may walk even closer in the love of Christ today. 

May the same love which compelled Patrick to share the gospel in Ireland 

stir our hearts to love our neighbors more fully today.

Amen.