The rock on which our life is built is the Lord
our solid ground
our firm foundation
though the winds bow
the rain lashes against us
though the storm is unceasing
we shall not be overcome
for it is in God we place our trust
our hope
our lives
it is in God, through the power and presence of the Spirit with us,
we gather together to worship this day
joined, united siblings in Christ
across the world
Christ Jesus
bless our praise and prayers
bless our meditation on the Word
bless that which we offer at your throne
may it be acceptable in your sight
blending with the whole company of angels and archangels
saints and the whole body of Christ
in perfect adoration of you
an adoration not made perfect by what we can do, but perfected though what you have done for us
offered salvation, grace, mercy. Love
for where would we be without this?
Lost
lost to our selfish desires
lost to worship of money or possessions
lost to abuse of power
lost to our sinfulness and shame
yet we heard your voice, calling to us
come, follow me
come, know the forgiveness I offer
come, know the love I have
in that love, may we rise up this day
knowing we are forgiven, set free and empowered to be the Body of Christ in the world
Amen