Glorious God
Heavenly King
Eternal Name
we praise and thank you for our time in worship together
that chance to meet with you in gathering with one another
to sing, to pray, to meditate on your Word
the Word which is Jesus Christ, the Redeemer of the world
we thank you for the challenge Jesus gives each and every day
to follow his paths, his way, his truth
and not the path, way, truth of the world
assist us, we pray to know the difference
Leading Lord
we praise and thank you for leading us all the days of our lives
even when we didn’t know you, or when you seemed far away
when we look back, we know you were with us
guiding us
comforting us
loving us
through your presence in the world
and through people in our lives
families, friends, neighbours
doctors, nurses, care staff
school and Sunday school teachers
the stranger who offered a kind word when we were afraid
we thank you for all who offer blessing in this world, especially being with those the world rejects
those which mental health problems
those who struggle with who they are or who they love
those who sleep on our streets
those who abuse children
those who have abused us
some of these people we find difficult to pray for, but in your infinite goodness, Christ Jesus, grant us the grace and mercy to do as you did
to pray for the world, and all in it
to show loving kindness, care, compassion when it is difficult
to be your presence in this place
offering hope
offering peace
offering grace
of God
Amen