In this moment
in this time
we pause to think and pray for all the good gifts you have given us, Lord God
and to think and pray for others and your world
though we realise it feels a little overwhelming at the moment
We begin close to home
that we have safe places to be in,
neighbours who say hello from across the street and who make sure we have what we need
for the coming together of communities, as we support one another
for delivery drivers and postal workers
bin collections and local shops
for farmers and crofters,
pharmacists and cleaners
they ensure we are fed and safe
bless their work
keep them safe
and forgive us where we, as a society, have overlooked them
[pause]
Christ Jesus
in the breaking of bread you were seen
we thank you for bakers, and all who make sure there’s bread in the shops
where we have more than enough, may we share with others
where we don’t have enough, may we be willing to ask for help
not just for bread
we recall those who are struggling to fill their days
or have no one to sit and hold their hand
or to share a meal with
be present with them, as you were on the road to Emmaus
and help us to show love and compassion through the phone, chats at a safe distance, and online
to everyone we encounter
[pause]
Loving God
for the greening and growing of the grass, we give you thanks
for the singing of the birds
we give you thanks
for the blossom on the trees
we give you thanks
may the whole of creation be blessed
[pause]
Loving, Eternal God
we place ourselves, those we love, those we struggle to love
into your care
knowing you walk the Way with us
and will never leave us
Amen