Lord God Almighty
we look to the mountains and see your splendour
we look to the valleys and view your glory
we look to the fields and survey your wonder
how marvellous
how awesome are your works
Lord God
you who are Father of all who have believed
you who are maker of all created things
the righteous Judge of judges
the almighty King of kings
the one at whose feet we fall to our knees, in reverence and fear
for you are too magnificent to know completely
yet as we offer our prayers and praise
as we meditate on your Holy Word
we find you come beside us
lift us from knees
and bless us
through your Holy Spirit
who enriches our worship and our service
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Christ our King
you taught that all who believe in you will have eternal life
and we are ashamed of the times your church has used this as a barrier to your kingdom
we are ashamed we have not blessed those we meet on the golf course, at work, at the school gate, while on holiday
because we are too embarrassed to speak of our love for you
we are ashamed we have not trusted in you when the path you call us to follow seems to steep
we are ashamed we have not lived as those shaped and moved by you Holy Spirit
to be a blessing to all the nations
[pause]
Christ, in your mercy, forgive our foolish ways
cleanse our hearts, minds and souls of all which does not honour you, all that does not bring blessings into your world
set us free from the burden of sin and call us back to your path of mercy, goodness, grace and love for the whole world
Amen