Loving God
we praise and thank you we are your people
no matter what we’ve done
you love us and long for us to know that love through Jesus
we thank you for Jesus
for his teaching and healing
his life, death and resurrection
for his promises to us
that where he goes we will go
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Christ Jesus
we thank you that you live in us
you trust us to be bearers of your love
in the world
we thank you for the chances to show that love
waving to neighbours in their gardens
placing teddies in windows to brighten people’s days
staying at home to protect others, as difficult as it is
remind us all we do in your name is an act of love
even though it can be hard
even though it may be unseen
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we thank you for green spaces
and bird song
for families and friends
and new ways to connect
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Loving One
we bring before you all those who may be struggling this day
the care home worker, worried about the lack of PPE
the delivery driver, busier than ever
those with depression and anxiety, whose conditions are exacerbated at the moment
Parents juggling working from home and home schooling
farmers and crofters working hard to feed the nation
cafe and hotel and pub and restaurant owners, concerned for their staff and the future of their businesses
street children in Malawi
the person in the queue in front of us, when we shop
those in leadership roles, trying their best to make the right decisions
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the list could go on and on
but we know, even when we fail to find the right words
you look into our hearts and understand
Lord God
accept all our prayers, today and always, offered through Christ Jesus, our Lord
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit
One God now and always
Amen