As we consider your mighty deeds, Lord God
we are overwhelmed
the depths of the water know you
the thunder and the whirlpool reveal your power
the hills and valleys, lochs and glens show your skill
the delicate petals on wild flowers in the verges disclose your beauty
we mediate on them as we come before you this day
we recall your mighty deeds through observing the landscape around us
and how your hand has guided your flock from age to age
Guiding Lord
guide us this day
guide us on the path which leads to life, life in all its fullness
guide us on your ways
our great and glorious King
as we gather at your mercy seat
to praise you
to petition you
to perceive you
in our worship together
to know your will for our lives and for your church, at this time in this place
Eternal Christ
the path you lead us on is a narrow one
and not always easy
we know there are times where we have looked at the route you call us on and backed away
decided our way of living is better than the way you desire for all people
or we have drifted off the path, seeking excitement and pleasures in things which, ultimately, bring sadness, loneliness, isolation, rather than joy, community, inclusion
and, as a result, we have not born the fruit of your kingdom
[pause]
forgive us, we pray
and, in your great mercy and love, guide us back to the paths of righteousness you call us on, so we may bear great fruit for you and all God’s people
Amen