Thank you, Lord, for spiritual heroes.

Thank you for those followers of Christ whose faith inspires us, whose kindness encourages us, and whose love strengthens us.

Thank you for those faithful ambassadors of Christ whose authentic allegiance to King Jesus enables your will to be done on earth as it is in heaven.

Thank you for those witnesses who make Jesus known in word and deed.

Thank you for those Christian brothers and sisters who help us to fix our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith.

Thank you for those fellow sojourners whose Christ-like example motivates us to keep running with perseverance the race marked out for us.

Thank you for those disciples whose lives display the fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.

Thank you for those who minister to us in the name of Jesus.

Thank you for those who walk alongside us in the manner of the Spirit.

Thank you for those who increase our confidence in God the Father.

Thank you, Lord, for spiritual heroes.

Amen.