All the faithful pray to you,
Lord God
pray to you
in the security of knowing
you are our hiding place
protector in times of trouble
who surrounds us with songs of deliverance
praise be to you, Lord God
King of the Universe
we may have this assurance of your care
for us, even us
may thanksgiving ever be in our hearts and minds
for this blessing we have
Blessing One
gratitude, deep gratitude we offer
that though we stray from what you would teach us
you have redeemed us in and through Christ Jesus
the One who brings everlasting life
and the gift of grace for us all
what gift this is
one we can not truly repay
but we seek, this Lent, to more deeply follow your counsel, your Path, your Way
to your honour and glory
Glorious Christ
in your life, you showed humanity the perfect Way
fully trusting in God the Father
resisting the temptations of power and corruption
being righteous, that we may become righteousness too
our thank you, barely seems adequate
know it is sincere and heartfelt
in response to the gifts we’ve received
assist us to be the gift the our families, communities, world needs
as we continue our prayers in offering our prayers for others and the world
Christ our Lord
hear our prayers
for those in positions of power and influence
that they may use their positions for the good of society
for those who seek high office
that they may do so for the good of others at in heart of hearts
and their campaign may be honest and compassionate
for those who need bread and sustainable
that their bellies may be filled
for farmers facing rising costs and unusual weather
that they may be supported and affirmed
for carers, paid and unpaid
that they may be valued
for war mungers
that their hearts may be melted to seek peace
for all who speak out against corruption
that a just and fair society may reign
throughout the earth
so your kingdom may truly come, Lord God
your will truly be done
now and always
Amen