Lord God
Heavenly and eternal Father
we come with joy this day
to worship you with all our hearts, souls, minds and strength
being confident to gaze upon your throne
knowing we are made in your image
loved unconditionally
called to be your people in this time and place
May all our praise be to your glory and honour
for there is nothing in all heaven and earth we yearn for more
to offer our prayers and praise
to hear your Word
to discern the paths which lead to your righteousness
breathe on us your Holy Spirit that we can testify to the affection we have for Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, Saviour friend
that our testimony will magnify the greatness of the Lord forever and ever
Redeeming God
we realise there are times where how we have treated others, in words, thoughts and actions have not testified of your greatness
but have brought others and you hurt
we are truly sorry and humbly call on you, once more, to cleanse our hearts and minds of all which places a barrier between others and your love
all that places a barrier between us and your love
your unconditional love you revealed to us in Jesus Christ
whom we wait and prepare for this Advent season and all the days of our lives
Amen