Beloved Creator of the Universe, we gather this morning to begin the day in Your presence, filled with gratitude for Your goodness and mercy. We trust in Your love and Your promise to be with us at all times. In this new day, we seek Your guidance and Your strength to walk with faith and hope.

Lord, as we remember the words of Mark 13:26-27, we renew our confidence in Your power and Your sovereignty. You said that 'they will see the Son of Man coming in the clouds with great power and glory. And He will send His angels and gather His elect from the four winds, from the ends of the earth to the ends of heaven.' May this vision of Your glorious coming inspire us to live each moment with integrity and purpose.

On this day that begins, we ask You, Lord, to enable us to be signs of Your presence in the world. Help us to live with courage and determination, knowing that You call us to be bearers of Your light and love. May our actions and words be a reflection of Your justice and compassion.

Grant us the wisdom to discern Your path amid the distractions and challenges that may arise. May we be instruments of peace and reconciliation, promoting unity and harmony in our families, communities and everywhere we go.

May Your peace, which surpasses all understanding, reign in our hearts and minds today and forever. Help us to live this day with gratitude, joy, and a deep sense of purpose, knowing that we are always under Your loving gaze.

In the name of the Love that created us, the Savior that redeemed us, and the Spirit that guides us, we pray.

Amen.

These verses are part of an eschatological discourse by Jesus, where He talks about the events of the end times and His second coming. Jesus describes a powerful and glorious vision of His return, where He will come in the clouds with great power. He also talks about sending angels to gather His elect from all parts of the world. This promise brings hope and comfort, reaffirming the sovereignty of Jesus and the certainty that He will gather and protect His followers.