 But before we go to that passage, won't you join me at the throne of grace as we ask for God's blessing on our time together? Dear Heavenly Father, we count it a joy and a privilege to come before you right now, knowing that Jesus Christ is ever living to make intercession for us. He has finished the work on the cross, and God, there's nothing else he can do. But we can do something. We can honor you, Lord God.