Father God
How awesome it is to call you that.
Father, Abba, Dad
Using that intimate name to come before you
a name which we know means you love us, care for us, long to send time with us, your dear, dear children, in whom you delight
may we delight in you
may we bring joy in our worship this day
joy to you, joy to ourselves
as we ponder your Word
sing your praises
offer our prayers
to the one who we can name Father
Praise the Lord!
Christ Jesus
you taught us the way to your Father is through you
we long to meet you here, in this place
where we have shared food with one another
where we have listened to one another
where we have supported one another
come to us, as you did to your disciples, show us your truths, teach us your ways
that we may know you are the one who came for the life of the world
Life giving Spirit
come, move within and around us this day
challenge, comfort and inspire us to set aside all harm we have done to one another, to ourselves and to God so we can worship with clean hearts and minds
knowing we are forgiven of all our sins through the amazing love of God for the world shown in Jesus Christ, our Lord
in whom we gather and in whom we pray
Amen