Give thanks to the Lord
Whose love endures forever
gathering people to God
from east and west
north and south
across the world
redeeming the people of darkness
through the revealing of the glorious light
in and through Christ Jesus
gratitude erupts from our hearts and minds
that we are included in this saving plan
thank you, Lord Jesus
thank you, thank you, thank you
for this
and for speaking truth into our lives
even when that truth may be painful or difficult
for shining light into our lives
even though it shows the stains in our lives so sharply
assist us to be willing to change, from darkness to light
for your sake
and the sake of others in your world
Reigning Christ
the powers and dominions of this world are out of kilter
weapons make people fearful,
homeless
refugees
even if never used
the rich get richer
and the poor don’t even get scraps
NHS staff work selflessly to help and protect us
and they are insulted in return
wealthy countries cling to vaccines for their populations
rather than generously ensuring equality across the globe
what can we do about these injustices, Lord God?
Powerless as we are?
Help us to pray tirelessly for these, and all situations which, though we cannot fix, trust in you to move hearts and minds of those who can
Powerful Spirit
though we cannot see you, we feel you at work
within and around us
grant us courage to shine a light on the darkness of this world
not to condemn it, but to offer the light which is love
the love of God the Father, revealed through the love of God the Son
that, in time, the kingdom may come
on earth as in heaven
Amen