We give thanks to you, Creator
for the life we have
for the people around us
for the love we know
of friend
family
of You
who has been with us through all our lives
listening to us
being with us
loving us, even in those times where do could not love ourselves
for all this, and more, we give you our thanks and praise, Creator
[pause]
We give thanks to you, Redeemer
for giving us ears to hear your Word
for giving us lips to proclaim your good news
for giving us faith in the living One of God
for all those, and more, we give you our thanks and praise, Redeemer
[pause]
We give thanks to you, Sustainer
that when we think we cannot go on
for life has become too painful, too tiring, too long
you come along side us
in your presence moving within us
and in pilgrims on the way, walking alongside us
whispering gentle words of encouragement
guiding us ever onwards on the path of discipleship
[pause]
Creator, Redeemer, Sustainer
One God, Holy Trinity
we recall those who need your presence this day
those whose hearts are heavy
those whose lives are wracked with pain
those who no one listens to
those who no one wants to hear
those who no one wants to see
those who no one wants to even share a crumb of bread with
Blessed Trinity
send your love and grace, peace and mercy into their lives
and into our lives, that we may pray earnestly for them and
listen to those who have found their voice
hear those who challenge our ideas
see those who are ignored
share food with those who long for fellowship and sustenance
all through the love we know revealed through Jesus Christ
Amen