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