Lord God
celebrate the good gifts you bestow on us
some are monumental
the mountains, rivers and lochs of the landscape around us
others are the simple things
a hot cup of tea brought to us in the morning
the smell of fresh sheets on the bed
the laughter of our neighbours’ children at play
grant us eyes to see your blessings in the wondrous and the everyday
and to never take the precious things we have for granted
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Heavenly King
we praise you that all is at your command
the governments and rulers of our nation are yours
we thank you for our elected representatives
at Westminster, Holyrood and in the local council
while we may not always agree with them
remind us of their humanity, and open our eyes to see they work for the benefit and service of your people
may their work be blessed, in accordance with your will
and may this week remind us all how minds can be changed from bad to good
from terror to peace
through your guiding hand
Healing Christ
when pain and suffering strike, you are in the midst of it all
through those who are helping
by-standers rushing to help the injured
paramedics working to save lives
police officers risking their lives to protect others
surgeons, physiotherapists, counsellors, working to help people rebuild their lives
however they were injured, whatever their sorrow, whatever their pain
we are thankful for all who serve to protect life and limb in this country
Mothering God
We bless you for all who have mothered us
those who have comforted us when we have been hurt
have shown pride in our achievements
and who love us no matter what we have done, where we are, what we do in life
assist us to nurture and encourage others
that they may flourish and grow
to live life in all its fullness
to see, truly see, the one who is the Light of the world
Jesus Christ our Lord
Amen