Loving Lord God
we praise and thank you for
your marvellous deeds
the wonderful acts you have performed
constantly with your people
no matter what
always keeping your promises to them
from Abraham, Isaac and Jacob
Joseph
and to us
thank you for all that support in our lives
help us to know and feel you with us
even when we go through things which make us feel you are no longer carrying us
those times where we’re trapped in a pit
those times where is seems those closest to us
want to cause us harm
thank you for sustaining us in those times
and help us to sustain others in their pits of despair and hopelessness in all the ways we can
Lord of all Hopefulness
we offer our devotion
for the hope we have in Christ Jesus
do not let us be put to shame
for he is our rock and foundation
in him we are saved
what a gift this is
a gift too much, too generous, for us to ever fully understand or repay
accept our humble thanks for this most precious of gifts you have bestowed on us
Gift Bearing Christ
grant to us the gifts you need
to be those who bring good news to those who deeply desire it
those struggling with complex family demands
those unable to seek peace, due to fear and mistrust
those wracked by pain, in body, mind or soul
those who stand alone to counteract injustice and violence in their homes, communities and families
Lord, in your mercy
hear our prayer
offered in and through our faith and trust in Christ Jesus
Amen