Good and upright is the Lord
ever to be praised
ever to be offered thanksgiving for all God has done
bringing sunshine and rain to ripen the fields
bringing laughter and joy to enrich human hearts
bringing love and compassion incarnate for the world
in Jesus Christ the Son
Glory to God for the wonders God has shown
glory to God for the beauty of this day
glory to God for God’s Word of challenge and call to us
today
Calling Christ
as we have received our call
may it shape us, inspire us to place love of God
Father, Son, Spirit
before all things
and to truly seek to love our neighbours, as we are loved
open our minds to your glory,
shown in each person
to see beyond their circumstances
and to love them for your sake
and the sake of the kingdom
King of the Kingdom
our world is far from your glory
powerful people cling to power
all the while victims of abuse are overlooked
our world is far from your glory
the wealthy gain more and more
while impoverished parents are forced to steal formula milk
what can we do to change this, our God?
Help us to be bearers of the kingdom
bringing justice and compassion
love and grace
into this brokenness
cleaning and binding up wounds
offering rest and recuperation
to those who are in pain, physically, emotionally, spiritually
All this we pray in Jesus blessed name
Amen