Lord God
we adore you
the source of our being
the origin of heaven and earth
the author of the Word
made flesh in Jesus
Lord God
we adore you
and come before you today
with hearts open to know more of your love
with minds open to understand more of your path
with bodies open to experience more of your blessing
Lord God
we adore you
may all we bring before you today
be a pleasing, holy, living sacrifice
true and proper worship
in our song, our prayer, our reflection
here, at this time, in this place
and in all we say and do in our daily lives
Lord God
we adore you
we bow in awe and wonder
you call us here to meet with you
you seek our service
you desire our love and adoration
which we know are limited
in response to all you offer us
and all who call on Jesus’ precious name
Lord God
we adore you
accept our flawed and broken praise
cracked and in need of repair
due to our anger, pride, fear, frustration
due to the hurt we cause
the bitterness which clouds our judgement
our weakness in body, mind and soul
which leads us into the paths of sin and decay
humbly, we confess these before you, Lord God
[pause]
May you know forgiveness
the slate wiped clean
the record cleared
the promise God the Father made through God the Son
and turn to the paths of God
whom we adore
and worship today
through Christ Jesus
Amen