Almighty God
Everlasting King
To you be all glory, honour and praise
For you alone are worthy of our devotion
you alone are worthy of our praise
you alone are worthy of our love
There is none like you
in all the universe
for it was and through your Word
time and space and matter were created
for it was through your utterance
the mountains and valleys were established
for it was through your pronouncement
the waters sprung forth, bringing refreshment to all of life
We are honoured we can know your Word this day, Lord God
The Word of scripture
The Word of the breath of life within each one of us
The Word incarnate, Jesus Christ our Lord
We bow, in reverence and awe
at your throne, Almighty King
aware we are in the presence of the one who is our all in all
our very reason for existing
Who are we you would favour us, Almighty God?
Who are we you would bless us, Heavenly Father
Who are we you would treat us with distinction, Everlasting King?
For we can be foolish people, focusing on our own selfish desires, rather than your will in the world
for we can be foolish, thinking we can bargain with you for help, for favour, for love
Forgive us, Lord, when we do these foolish things
Forgive us, Lord, when we do the things we know we shouldn’t
Forgive us, Lord, when we forget we do not need to bargain for your help, your favour, your love
for it is with us, always, through your Holy Spirit with us
Comforting us, encouraging us, sustaining us
in the love your revealed through Christ our Lord
Amen