Approach and confession prayer 14 August 2022

The signs of God’s goodness

are all around us

the bounty of hedgerow fruit ripening

the love of family and friends

the infinity of the night sky

glory to The Creator for these signs

The signs of Christ’s mercy

are all around us

in the water of baptism

in the fellowship of the church

in the forgiveness of our sins

glory to the Redeemer for these signs

The signs of the Spirit’s power

are all around us

in the very breath in our lungs

in the challenge of the age

in the transformation of the church

glory to the Sustainer for these signs

Triune God

Creator, Redeemer, Sustainer

open our hearts and minds to the signs of you

around us

open our hearts and minds to the signs of where you lead us

open our hearts and minds to the signs of your kingdom

on earth as in heaven

where we fail to perceive the signs

forgive us we pray

where we resist your will, for the change it bring

forgive us we pray

where we fail in many, many other ways

forgive us,

by the power of the Holy Spirit

and the redemption of the Son

forgive us

we pray

in our forgiveness

may we rise up

recognise the signs of the times

and follow our Saviour

always

Amen