Lord God
Holy One
eternal are your thoughts
in reverence we give thanks this is so
for you see into our hearts
and know our true intentions
and forgive us when we slip
we thank you your ways,
your path,
your calling
is not of the world
but of the kingdom of heaven
and we thank you for your trust
shown to Peter
and to us
to be the ones who take up our crosses and follow you
Leading Christ
as you lead us
show us those who need your care and compassion
those who were shielding, anxious in being around others
those who are still furloughed, increasingly concerned for their futures
those who have had medical treatment delayed, still in pain, physical and mental
inspire us to practical action to support them
and political action to speak out on their behalves
Overseeing One
assist us to view the world from your point-of-view
looking beyond ourselves and our local concerns
we pray for those affected by the wildfires in California
The hurricane causing havoc in Louisiana
people of colour, subject to increasing racism
farmers struggling to adapt to a changing climate
Lord, in your mercy
hear our prayer
And in a few moments of quiet we pause to offer our prayer for those people, places and situations which are on our hearts and minds this day
Lord,
accept these prayers, spoken and unspoken
offered in faith and love
through Christ Jesus
who lives and reigns with God the Father and the Holy Spirit
One God
Now and always
Amen