Grafted into our hearts

A gardener's hand binding a small green shoot onto a bare branch with twine, the graft point tender but holding.

Lord of all power and strength, you’re the source and giver of every good thing. Graft love for your name into our hearts, like a branch onto a tree. Grow real faith in us. Feed us with every kind of goodness, and in your great mercy, keep us in it. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

keep yourselves in the love of God as you await the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you eternal life.

Jude 1:21 (BSB)

Adapted from the Book of Common Prayer (1662), in plain words. The verse is from the Berean Standard Bible (public domain). Drawing: Mutter.