Parenting God
in your great love you formed us in our mother’s wombs
watched as blood vessels flowed
as limbs grew
as eyes opened
cradling us in your hands all the days of our lives
there is no where we can go from your love
we may try to turn from you
but your love will always seek us out
running to us
throwing your arms around us
kissing us as your precious, precious children
remind us how precious we are in your eyes, Father God
embrace us in your love this hour
that though these words of prayer
through our music and song
through listening to your Word
we may know love
pure, unconditional love
offered freely to us
Loving Christ
we confess we have sinned against heaven and against you
we have strayed from your path
we have excluded others intentionally and unintentionally
we have squandered our lives on things which do not last
there are many times where we are not worthy to be called God’s children
in your mercy, send your love to us
wrap your arms around us
and show us we are safe with you
forgiven of all our wayward ways
and restored to our rightful place as God’s beloved children
Restoring Spirit
mother us as you sweep through us in our worship this hour
bring our hearts, minds and souls into alignment with the love of God
that we may know and be love in this world
Amen