Caveat emptier: This post was drafted with help from an AI assistant (Perplexity)— but ideated and edited extensively by the human, Bill Acton.
Leader: Almighty God, who dwellest in light inaccessible yet art present to all who call upon Thee in faith: grant us grace to live wisely and faithfully in this age of digital wonders, that in all our seeking, posting, buying, reading, and sharing we may glorify Thy holy Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
People: Amen.
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I. Beginning the Day in Christ
Leader: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Thy Name. Establish now Thy reign within my life, my home, and all that I do both seen and unseen. May Thy kingdom come; may Thy will be done in every word I read, in every message I send, in every choice I make this day. Keep me and those I love from deceit, fraud, and harm — from confusion of mind and fear of heart — and let Thy truth guard all that Thou hast entrusted to my care.
People: Deliver us from evil, O Lord.
II. Confession and Identity in Christ
Leader: Most merciful Lord, I confess that at times I have trusted more in what I see on my screens than in what Thou hast spoken in Thy Word. Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. Thou hast called me by name; I am Thine. Nothing — not thief, nor fraud, nor any power in this world — shall separate me from the love of God in Christ Jesus.
People: Lord, in Thy mercy, keep us steadfast in faith and peace.
III. Offering the Tools of Protection
Leader: The earth is the Lord’s and all that is therein. My data, my words, my resources, and my reputation belong to Thee, O God. Bless the tools, services, and counsellors that aid in truth and protection, remembering especially those who watch over our information and defend our rights. Let none of these become my trust or my saviour, but rather instruments through which Thou dost graciously answer prayer.
People: Be Thou our refuge and strength, O God, a very present help in trouble.
IV. A Morning Check and Trust
Leader: Before I look upon any device or message, I lift up mine eyes unto the hills: from whence cometh my help?
People: My help cometh from the Lord, who hath made heaven and earth.
When all appears well, teach me gratitude undisturbed by complacency. When errors or dangers arise, still my heart with Thy peace. Grant wisdom, patience, and clarity to those who assist me, and turn all things — even trouble — to good according to Thy promise.
V. Walking and Working Wisely
Leader: O Holy Spirit of wisdom and counsel, teach me Thy ways, that I may walk in truth. Make me prudent as the serpent, yet gentle as the dove: careful but not fearful, discerning yet charitable. Let every word I type and every image I share bear the mark of Thy purity and grace.
People: Lord, may the words of our mouths and the meditations of our hearts be acceptable in Thy sight.
VI. Intercession for Family and Community
Leader: O Lord, who setteth the solitary in families and commandest us to bear one another’s burdens: Watch over those dear to me — by name and need Thou knowest them. Guard their lives, their hearts, and their reputations amid the perils of this digital world. Bless those who serve in protection and counsel — grant them wisdom, integrity, and compassion — that through their work Thy care may be made known.
People: Keep them, O Lord, as the apple of Thine eye; hide them under the shadow of Thy wings.
VII. Closing the Day in God’s Care
Leader: In peace will I lie down and take my rest; for Thou, Lord, only makest me dwell in safety. Search me, O God, and know my heart. Cleanse me from fear and folly, and strengthen in me a faithful stewardship of all Thou hast given. As I entrust my identity, my information, and all my labours to Thee anew, remind me that Thou never slumberest nor sleepest. Keep watch over my coming in and my going out, in this life and in the life to come.
All:
Lord Jesus Christ, Shepherd of our souls,
keep us this night and evermore. Amen.
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