Lord God
Maker and shaper of time itself
the size and form of the planets, the galaxies, the universe are there according to your will
they are in perfect balance, by the laws of creation you put in place at the beginning of everything
for you are our source, our true being
all we have is from and through your will
all we have is from and through your need to express your very being, love
We bow, in awe at your feet
wishing to waste time with you
wishing to be with you and to grow in faith and discipleship, as we come to worship you this hour
Come, be with us, as we offer our prayers and our voices to your praise and adoration
a sound which echoes through the millennia
in your people, in the song of the birds, the blossom of a tree
may all we offer in this moment, in this time together, be pleasing and acceptable in your sight, Lord God
may it waft up to heaven and blend with the angels and saints in a never ending hymn of praise
may it connect with your church throughout this land and your world
that each hour this day, your church comes to worship and praise your holy name
Christ our King
though we wish to be at your feet and focus our time on you
there are so many things which cause our minds to drift off to other things
thinking about what we may feed our visitors for lunch
wondering how our relative is doing in hospital
concerned about our health
waiting for results
you understand we are easily distracted, don’t you Jesus?
You know we all worry about things, get worked up by stuff,
especially that which affects those we love
calm our minds, reassure us and remind us once more of your forgiving love
which you showed to us in your life, death and resurrection
Amen