In Awe and wonder we come, Lord God
we gather in this place
a place which cannot be holy through human endeavour
but which can be holy through you being here with us
your presence which makes us feel we must bow and worship
hide our faces
cover our shame
for we are far from perfect
we often feel we are not worthy to even consider approaching your throne of Grace
but yet, Lord God, that is your deepest longing
that we would worship you in spirit and truth
that we would come together in the name of your Son, Christ Jesus, our Lord
offer our prayer and petitions
our praises and our pleas
at this time, at this place
to call upon your glorious, Holy name and know love, amazing love which longs for us to be embraced in that love
Lord God
we long to be embraced in your love
send that love to us as we gather here today
send that love through the power of the Holy Spirit to cleanse our thoughts and minds of all that would distract our true devotion to the one who gives us everything
Christ Jesus
once more, enter our hearts, minds and souls
remove our sins and set us free
to be your followers
to be the people you call us to be
Amen