Thanksgiving and intercession prayer 18 April 2021

May the presence of the Risen Christ

be celebrated

in homes and hearts

in the warmth of the sun bathing us

in picnics with friends

in walks along the shore

may the presence of the Risen Christ

be in the laughter of children

in the scanning of messages

in the administering of vaccines

may the presence of the Risen Christ

be in the sharing of food with another

in the lonely visitor in the hospital ward

in the church baring witness

to the risen one

may the presence of the Risen Christ

be with those who mourn and weep

be with those who stand up to tyranny

be with those who are fearful

be with those who doubt

may the presence of the Risen Christ

be with farmers and crofters

be with foresters and fencers

be with young and old

may the presence of the Risen Christ

be the witness to the power of love

God revealed

for the whole world

may the presence of the Rise Christ

be in the silence

of our hearts

as we pause to offer that which lies within

[pause]

Ever present One

be present in all things

bringing peace you alone can give

Amen