What wonder is this?
That we can take refuge under the wings of God
that in God’s house
abundance of God’s blessing is revealed to us?
That we can be filled with good things God offers us?
What wonder is this?
Blessings too many to name
a fountain of life
which we know and love
and long to know and love more and more
This is the wonder of the Lord
whose goodness
generosity
pour out
in the sign of wine
the best of wine
so, so much wine
This is our wonder
this is our joy
this is the goodness and love
we know
We bless and praise the Lord for this goodness
of wine
given for many
God of abundance
where we have much, show us how to share
where we see need, remind us of Mary’s wisdom
in taking that concern to Jesus
and, like Mary, not giving up in our petitions when they initially seem rejected.
Cherishing Christ
as you cherish us
may we cherish others
viewing each person as you do
a cherished child of God
where people don’t feel cherished
may they find embrace
where people feel anger and hurt
may they find healing and wholeness
God
who longs to give wholeness and abundance to the whole world
we pause, in a few moments of quiet
to bring before you the people, places and situations which are in our hearts and on our minds this day
[pause]
Generous God
accept these prayers
spoken and unspoken
offered in faith and trust through Christ Jesus
Amen