God
it is in your Holy Name we gather
placing our trust in you and you alone
seeking your face to shine upon us
longing to know your grace and blessing
looking to you
who are creator of all
seen and unseen
as where our trust lies
come to us today
as we gather in the name of your Son
Jesus Christ
come to us today
as we sing your praises
as we meditate on your Word
as we seek the guidance of the Spirit
God
Father, Son, Spirit
we gather in your Holy Name
conscious we are far from holy
we cling to possessions
when others live without
we store up provisions for the future
when others do not have their daily bread
we use the earth’s resources
foolishly, forgetting they are yours, not ours
Oh, Lord God
for these, and the many ways we’ve failed you
forgive us we pray
in Christ Jesus
may we know we are forgiven
and may we turn to God
today
Amen