Heavenly Father, give us the courage, power and grace of Stephen to speak out when necessary. Help us to face any opposition with love and forgiveness. Make us willing servants to your desire to build up the kingdom of heaven here on earth for all people. We pray for complete equality for our gay, lesbian, bi-sexual, and transgender brothers and sisters. And we pray for all who are marginalized because of their life circumstances or beliefs. Be with us today, we pray. Amen.